The Lord’s Day ~ December 16, 2018
The Preparation for Worship
“While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” (Psalm 146:2)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Isaiah 66:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 30, ARP Psalter, vv. 1-2
Speaker: You will show me the path of life;
All: In Your presence is fullness of joy. (Ps. 16:11)
*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 196
(Come Thou Long Expected Jesus)
The Old Testament Reading – 2 Samuel 7:1-17
*The Response of Praise (All Glory, Laud and Honor)
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son,
who in the Lord's name comest, the King and blessed One!
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 15
Q 37. What dost thou understand by the words, "He suffered"?
A: That he, all the time that he lived on earth, but especially at the end of his life, sustained in body and soul, the wrath of God against the sins of all mankind: that so by his passion, as the only propitiatory sacrifice, he might redeem our body and soul from everlasting damnation, and obtain for us the favor of God, righteousness and eternal life.
Q 38. Why did he suffer "under Pontius Pilate, as judge"?
A: That he, being innocent, and yet condemned by a temporal judge, might thereby free us from the severe judgment of God to which we were exposed.
Q 39. Is there anything more in his being "crucified", than if he had died some other death?
A: Yes there is; for thereby I am assured, that he took on him the curse which lay upon me; for the death of the cross was accursed of God.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
Out of the depths we cry to You, O LORD. We ask that your ears be attentive to the voice of our supplication. For if You, LORD, should mark our iniquities, O LORD, who could stand before You? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared. Your people do hope in You, O LORD, for with You there is lovingkindness, and with You there is abundant redemption. Redeem us from all our iniquities. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN. (Psalm 130)
The Assurance of Pardon – Psalm 86:5 "For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and rich in mercy to all those who call on You."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 211
(God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen)
The Means of GraceThe 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 – Luke 1:26-33
The Sermon – Mary and the Grace of God
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 229
(Gentle Mary Laid Her Child)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available after the service to speak with those who are interested in salvation or membership at Unity. Children of any age are encouraged to stay in the sanctuary for worship. A nursery is provided if needed.
Today, immediately following the worship service, we will have our annual Congregational Meeting. During this meeting, we will vote on the church budget for 2019 and will vote to elect the Treasurer. That is all the business that will be conducted at this meeting. Immediately following the Congregational meeting, we will have a brief Corporation meeting to elect one trustee.
Piedmont Emergency Relief Center (PERC is Piedmont’s Food Pantry): There is a red tub in the copy room if you would like to donate dry goods to the Piedmont Emergency Relief Center.
Prayer Meeting will meet this week on Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps.
We will have a 24 Hour Prayer Vigil January 8-9, to pray for the needs of our church and nation.
Next year, during February and August, we will be taking up a special offering for the Dunlap Orphanage Fund of the ARP Church, whose purpose is “to provide care, support, maintenance, and education of orphaned, or fatherless, or helpless, or needy children, and to support projects related to such children.”
This Christmas our church is helping three families who live in Sandra's mobile home park. You can sign up on the bulletin board to purchase one or more gifts for children or donate cash. Please see the deacons for more information.
The Preparation for Worship
“While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.” (Psalm 146:2)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Isaiah 66:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 30, ARP Psalter, vv. 1-2
Speaker: You will show me the path of life;
All: In Your presence is fullness of joy. (Ps. 16:11)
*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 196
(Come Thou Long Expected Jesus)
The Old Testament Reading – 2 Samuel 7:1-17
*The Response of Praise (All Glory, Laud and Honor)
All glory, laud, and honor to thee, Redeemer, King,
to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!
Thou art the King of Israel, thou David's royal Son,
who in the Lord's name comest, the King and blessed One!
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 15
Q 37. What dost thou understand by the words, "He suffered"?
A: That he, all the time that he lived on earth, but especially at the end of his life, sustained in body and soul, the wrath of God against the sins of all mankind: that so by his passion, as the only propitiatory sacrifice, he might redeem our body and soul from everlasting damnation, and obtain for us the favor of God, righteousness and eternal life.
Q 38. Why did he suffer "under Pontius Pilate, as judge"?
A: That he, being innocent, and yet condemned by a temporal judge, might thereby free us from the severe judgment of God to which we were exposed.
Q 39. Is there anything more in his being "crucified", than if he had died some other death?
A: Yes there is; for thereby I am assured, that he took on him the curse which lay upon me; for the death of the cross was accursed of God.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
Out of the depths we cry to You, O LORD. We ask that your ears be attentive to the voice of our supplication. For if You, LORD, should mark our iniquities, O LORD, who could stand before You? But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared. Your people do hope in You, O LORD, for with You there is lovingkindness, and with You there is abundant redemption. Redeem us from all our iniquities. In Jesus’ name we pray, AMEN. (Psalm 130)
The Assurance of Pardon – Psalm 86:5 "For You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and rich in mercy to all those who call on You."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 211
(God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen)
The Means of GraceThe 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 – Luke 1:26-33
The Sermon – Mary and the Grace of God
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 229
(Gentle Mary Laid Her Child)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available after the service to speak with those who are interested in salvation or membership at Unity. Children of any age are encouraged to stay in the sanctuary for worship. A nursery is provided if needed.
Today, immediately following the worship service, we will have our annual Congregational Meeting. During this meeting, we will vote on the church budget for 2019 and will vote to elect the Treasurer. That is all the business that will be conducted at this meeting. Immediately following the Congregational meeting, we will have a brief Corporation meeting to elect one trustee.
Piedmont Emergency Relief Center (PERC is Piedmont’s Food Pantry): There is a red tub in the copy room if you would like to donate dry goods to the Piedmont Emergency Relief Center.
Prayer Meeting will meet this week on Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Christmas Eve service @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps.
We will have a 24 Hour Prayer Vigil January 8-9, to pray for the needs of our church and nation.
Next year, during February and August, we will be taking up a special offering for the Dunlap Orphanage Fund of the ARP Church, whose purpose is “to provide care, support, maintenance, and education of orphaned, or fatherless, or helpless, or needy children, and to support projects related to such children.”
This Christmas our church is helping three families who live in Sandra's mobile home park. You can sign up on the bulletin board to purchase one or more gifts for children or donate cash. Please see the deacons for more information.
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.
