The Lord’s Day ~ December 3, 2023
The Preparation for Worship
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 90:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 90B, 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 Responsive Reading – Psalm 2, p. 785
*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 – 2 Corinthians 5:21 "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 629
(What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
The Means of Grace
Presentation of New Member
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving (An offering plate is in the back of the church)
*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 – Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
The Sermon – The Vanity of Popularity
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 218
(Angels, from the Realms of Glory)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
Nursery – Deby Wright
December Church Cleaning – Bane
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 10 after worship, for the purpose of approving the budget, for the election of deacons and the treasurer. There will also be a brief church corporation meeting.
You are invited to join Steve and Mary Lou Kenna for a Christmas gathering with snacks and desserts on Saturday, December 9th @ 1:00 pm. (205 Marehaven Ct., Piedmont, SC)
Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on the 24th @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps. Plan to join us and bring a friend!
Our prayer meeting is held on Wednesday @ 7:00 at the church.
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 Bible-believing congregation which 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. Use this time to reflect upon your relationship with Jesus Christ. Call upon him in prayer to save your soul.
The Preparation for Worship
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 90:1-2
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 90B, 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 Responsive Reading – Psalm 2, p. 785
*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 – 2 Corinthians 5:21 "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 629
(What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
The Means of Grace
Presentation of New Member
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving (An offering plate is in the back of the church)
*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 – Ecclesiastes 4:13-16
The Sermon – The Vanity of Popularity
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 218
(Angels, from the Realms of Glory)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
Nursery – Deby Wright
December Church Cleaning – Bane
There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, December 10 after worship, for the purpose of approving the budget, for the election of deacons and the treasurer. There will also be a brief church corporation meeting.
You are invited to join Steve and Mary Lou Kenna for a Christmas gathering with snacks and desserts on Saturday, December 9th @ 1:00 pm. (205 Marehaven Ct., Piedmont, SC)
Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on the 24th @ 5:00 p.m. with Joyful Harps. Plan to join us and bring a friend!
Our prayer meeting is held on Wednesday @ 7:00 at the church.
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 Bible-believing congregation which 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. Use this time to reflect upon your relationship with Jesus Christ. Call upon him in prayer to save your soul.
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.
