Order of Worship Morning Service – Pastor John van Popta
Welcome & Announcements by an elder of the church
Call to Worship
Some Christmas Hymns
Scripture Reading by an elder
Our Confession of Trust: Our Help is in the Name of the Lord…* together
Greeting of the Lord: Grace to you and peace *
Opening Responses *
Comfort comfort, my people Hymn 15:1,2,3
Ministry of Reconciliation
The Great Commandments Responsive Reading
Prayer
Song of Confidence Hymn 18:1,2,3 (New Setting)
Ministry of the Word
Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 14
A great and might wonder Hymn 20:1,2
Readings: Genesis 12:1-3; Isaiah 7:1-17; Matthew 1:18-25
Hymn 20:3,4
Readings: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:21-38
Theme: Jesus Christ, by his virgin birth, has dealt with my sin and my sins.
1. Covenant
2. King
3. Kin
Song of Response * Hymn 19:1,2
Ministry of Mercy
Prayer
Offerings -
At the door there is a collection for the CRWRF
Ministry of Blessing
Amen Song * Hymn 19:3,4
Blessing: The Lord bless and keep you *
Three Fold Amen *
* standing, if you are able
Order of Worship Afternoon Service – Pastor John van Popta
Welcome & Announcements by an elder of the church
Call to Worship
Scripture Reading by an elder
Sing to the Lord Psalm 98:1,2
Our Confession of Trust: Our help is in the Name of the LORD! * together
Greeting of the Lord: Grace and peace to you *
Let all the earth * Psalm 98:3,4
Prayer
Ministry of the Word
Scripture Reading Luke 10:25-37; Philippians 4:1-4
In vain at early dawn you rise Psalm 127:1,2,3,4
Text Ecclesiastes 4:9-16
Sermon: Working Together in Fellowship
Theme: “Going at it” alone is futile
1. the profits from work are fleeting
2. the fools in the city are flighty
3. the friendship of the saints is faithful
Song of response * Psalm 122:1,2,3
Ministry of Mercy
Prayer
Offerings –
The Ten Commandments and a Confession of Christian Faithfulness * Responsive Reading
Ministry of Blessing
Amen Song * Psalm 147:1,4,6
Blessing: The LORD bless you and keep you! *
Three Fold Amen*
* standing, if you are able
