The Lord’s Day ~ January 19, 2020
The Preparation for Worship
For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 96:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 96A, ARP Psalter, vv. 1-2
Speaker: Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary;
All: Praise Him in His mighty firmament! (Psalm 150:1)
*The Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Exaltation – Hymn 7
(From All That Dwell below the Skies)
The Responsive Reading – Psalm 139, p. 836
*The Response of Praise (How Firm a Foundation)
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
Heavenly Father, your word reveals to us the greatness of your majesty. You are enthroned over all the earth, You are worshiped by the angels, and You are holy, holy, holy. Woe to us, O Lord, for we are not holy. We have sinned against your majesty. Instead of praising You and speaking the truth about You, our lips have uttered unclean things. We are indeed a people of unclean lips. Because of our sins, we deserve death. Forgive us, O Lord, according to your great compassion. Cleanse us of our sins, we ask, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. (Isaiah 6)
The Assurance of Pardon – 1Peter 1:18,19 "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 499
(Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me)
The Means of Grace
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving
*The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Prayer of Dedication
The Scripture – John 9:35-41
The Sermon – How Faith Develops
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 498, vv. 1, 3, 5
(Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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With Gratitude for Those Serving in January
Nursery - Today: Donna Reeves Next Sunday: Judy Grubbs
January Church Cleaning – Holzberger
The Preparation for Worship
For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 96:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 96A, ARP Psalter, vv. 1-2
Speaker: Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary;
All: Praise Him in His mighty firmament! (Psalm 150:1)
*The Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Exaltation – Hymn 7
(From All That Dwell below the Skies)
The Responsive Reading – Psalm 139, p. 836
*The Response of Praise (How Firm a Foundation)
How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he has said,
To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Proverbs 3:1-4
My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
Heavenly Father, your word reveals to us the greatness of your majesty. You are enthroned over all the earth, You are worshiped by the angels, and You are holy, holy, holy. Woe to us, O Lord, for we are not holy. We have sinned against your majesty. Instead of praising You and speaking the truth about You, our lips have uttered unclean things. We are indeed a people of unclean lips. Because of our sins, we deserve death. Forgive us, O Lord, according to your great compassion. Cleanse us of our sins, we ask, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. (Isaiah 6)
The Assurance of Pardon – 1Peter 1:18,19 "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 499
(Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me)
The Means of Grace
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving
*The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Prayer of Dedication
The Scripture – John 9:35-41
The Sermon – How Faith Develops
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 498, vv. 1, 3, 5
(Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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With Gratitude for Those Serving in January
Nursery - Today: Donna Reeves Next Sunday: Judy Grubbs
January Church Cleaning – Holzberger
The ARP Church has published a Psalter in conjunction with Crown and Covenant Publications. Read here about the Preface and History of Psalm singing in the ARPC.
