Call to Worship Psalm 98:1

Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

Invocation​ and The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn of Praise​​​“O Come, All Ye Faithful”​​#145

Scripture Reading​ Romans 5:1-11

Confession of Sin and Assurance of  Pardon  ​1 John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hymn of Assurance ​​“Holy Child”​​HMA #49

Confession of Faith ​Heidelberg Catechism #45

Q. 45​ How does Christ’s resurrection benefit us?

​First, by His resurrection He has overcome death, so that He might make us share in the righteousness He won for us by His death. Second, by His power we too are already now resurrected to a new life. Third, Christ’s resurrection is a guarantee of our glorious resurrection.

Pastoral Prayer​

Choral Anthem​​ “Jesus, God with Us” ​

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word ​“What Then Will this Child Be?”

​​​​​​Luke 1:57-80

Hymn of Response​ “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” ​​#122

Benediction​ 2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.