The Lord’s Day ~ December 4, 2022
The Preparation for Worship"Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise in the assembly of saints." (Psalm 149:1)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 119:108, 114
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 119N, ARP Psalter
Speaker: What shall I render to the LORD for all His
benefits toward me?
All: I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the
name of the LORD. (Ps. 116:12-13)
*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 194
(O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)
The Apostles Creed – p. 845
*The Response of Praise (Gloria Patri)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
The Confession of Sin
The Ten Commandments
Minister: God spoke all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which hath brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
All:
Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor thy father and thy mother.
Thou shalt not murder.
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
Thou shalt not covet.
Minister: Hear also the words of our Lord Jesus, how He saith:
All: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
All: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
The Assurance of Pardon – Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 252
(When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
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 – 2 Timothy 2:19-21
The Sermon – Useful for Christ
The Service of Communion (see guidelines)
Prayer of Consecration
Distribution of the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 196
(Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available to speak with you about salvation or church membership.
Join us for our prayer meeting on Wed. night @ 7:00 at the church.
There will be a Christmas brunch on Saturday, December 10th @ 10:00 a.m. at the Kenna's home. 205 Marehaven Ct. Piedmont, SC.
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 11 for the purpose of electing the treasurer and approving the budget. There will be a brief church corporation meeting also.
Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on the 24th @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps and Jack Russell. Plan to join us and bring a friend!
Guidelines for Reception of the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper, also called Communion, is a family meal for Christians. We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament who are members of a congregation which believes the Bible and proclaims the gospel of salvation through faith alone in Christ alone. If you are a church member in good standing, are at peace with God and your neighbor, and you seek strength to live more faithfully for Christ then come to the table. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. Children who have not made a profession of faith to the elders should refrain from partaking.
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What kind of vacancy would there be in this church if you left? It is God’s clear intention that every one of His people be used in serving the Lord Jesus Christ. He has given gifts to each one to be used as good stewards. And yet for so many that name the name of Christ, their faith is like football—an occasional Sunday spectator sport. They are not serving Christ day by day. But if you truly know Christ, you can’t be happy sitting on the bench or in the stands. You want to be in the game. Our text reveals the kind of person God uses. You may think that God uses people who have impressive abilities and gifts. The simple message of our text is that God uses cleansed people who flee sin and pursue godliness. (S. Cole)
The Preparation for Worship"Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise in the assembly of saints." (Psalm 149:1)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 119:108, 114
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 119N, ARP Psalter
Speaker: What shall I render to the LORD for all His
benefits toward me?
All: I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the
name of the LORD. (Ps. 116:12-13)
*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 194
(O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)
The Apostles Creed – p. 845
*The Response of Praise (Gloria Patri)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
The Confession of Sin
The Ten Commandments
Minister: God spoke all these words, saying, I am the Lord thy God, which hath brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
All:
Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor thy father and thy mother.
Thou shalt not murder.
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.
Thou shalt not covet.
Minister: Hear also the words of our Lord Jesus, how He saith:
All: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
All: Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions and my sin is ever before me. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
The Assurance of Pardon – Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 252
(When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
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 – 2 Timothy 2:19-21
The Sermon – Useful for Christ
The Service of Communion (see guidelines)
Prayer of Consecration
Distribution of the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Hymn 196
(Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available to speak with you about salvation or church membership.
Join us for our prayer meeting on Wed. night @ 7:00 at the church.
There will be a Christmas brunch on Saturday, December 10th @ 10:00 a.m. at the Kenna's home. 205 Marehaven Ct. Piedmont, SC.
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 11 for the purpose of electing the treasurer and approving the budget. There will be a brief church corporation meeting also.
Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on the 24th @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps and Jack Russell. Plan to join us and bring a friend!
Guidelines for Reception of the Lord's Supper
The Lord's Supper, also called Communion, is a family meal for Christians. We invite all baptized believers in Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament who are members of a congregation which believes the Bible and proclaims the gospel of salvation through faith alone in Christ alone. If you are a church member in good standing, are at peace with God and your neighbor, and you seek strength to live more faithfully for Christ then come to the table. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. Children who have not made a profession of faith to the elders should refrain from partaking.
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What kind of vacancy would there be in this church if you left? It is God’s clear intention that every one of His people be used in serving the Lord Jesus Christ. He has given gifts to each one to be used as good stewards. And yet for so many that name the name of Christ, their faith is like football—an occasional Sunday spectator sport. They are not serving Christ day by day. But if you truly know Christ, you can’t be happy sitting on the bench or in the stands. You want to be in the game. Our text reveals the kind of person God uses. You may think that God uses people who have impressive abilities and gifts. The simple message of our text is that God uses cleansed people who flee sin and pursue godliness. (S. Cole)
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.
