Keeping the Traditions
January 7, 2024
Call to Worship Psalm 100:1
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Praise “The God of Abraham Praise”#34
Scripture Reading Ephesians 4:1-16
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon 1 John 2:1-2
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.
Hymn of Assurance “The Power of the Cross”#115
Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #50-52
Q. 50 Why the next word: “and is seated at the right hand of God”?
Christ ascended to heaven, there to show that He is the head of His church, and that the Father rules all things through Him.
Q. 51 How does this glory of Christ our head benefit us?
First, through His Holy Spirit He pours out His gifts from heaven upon us His members. Second, by His power He defends us and keeps us safe from all enemies.
Q. 52 How does Christ’s return “to judge the living and the dead” comfort you?
In all my distress and persecution I turn my eyes to the heavens and confidently await as judge the very One who has already stood trial in my place before God and so has removed the whole curse from me. All His enemies and mine He will condemn to everlasting punishment: but me and all His chosen ones He will take along with Him into the joy and glory of heaven.
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Anthem “For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Preaching of God’s Word “Keeping the Traditions”
Acts 21:17-26
Hymn of Preparation “Rock of Ages” (1-3) #204
The Lord’s Supper
Hymn of Response “Rock of Ages” (4)#204
Benediction Ephesians 6:23-24
Peace be to [you all], and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.
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