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Morning Worship | December 21, 2025
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – December 21, 2025 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jackson Taylor
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Revelation 12:10; Isaiah 9:6
Leader: Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come.
People: For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and His name shall be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Angels We Have Heard on High
N0 214
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Ephesians 1:5-7
He predestined us for adoption to Himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Jake David Bronson, Zeke Avett Bronson, & Lila Mae Bronson
Jemma Elyse Carr, Isla Jane Carr, & Asa Michael Carr
Faye Caroline Watkins
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 12:15-28
Pew Bible Page 536
§ Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #126
Leader: What does the fifth petition mean?
People: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” means: Because of Christ’s Blood, do not hold against us, poor sinners that we are, any of the sins we do or the evil that constantly clings to us. Forgive us just as we are fully determined, as evidence of Your Grace in us, to forgive our neighbors.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. David Rea, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.]
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
N0 194
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Matthew 1:18-24
Pew Bible Page 807
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Christmas Scandal
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Go, Tell it on the Mountain
N0 224
§ The Benediction
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
N0 740
The Lord's Day – December 21, 2025 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jackson Taylor
- Join Us Tonight at 5:30pm for Combined Worship in Word & Sacrament with our sister churches, followed by a Youth Gathering at the Murphy home
- Address: 11979 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton, GA 30114
- Evening Worship: beginning in January. We will alternate between several locations; be sure to consult the calendar on the app. You can also subscribe!
- NO Grace Family Night or Friday Bible Studies this week or next; Christmas Break
- Year End Giving: To ensure your gifts to the church are credited to this year, make sure your checks or online contributions are dated Dec 31st or before; any mailed items must be post-marked Dec 31st or before. Thank You!
- Ladies’ Thursday Bible Studies: New Series beginning February 5th, led by Jessica Schlotter and Kim Hansen. See previous page for details.
- Mark Your Calendars Now: Our annual Missions Conference, “King Jesus, Church on Mission” will be held February 21-22, 2026. Rev. Zack Groff will be our keynote speaker.
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Revelation 12:10; Isaiah 9:6
Leader: Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come.
People: For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and His name shall be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
Angels We Have Heard on High
N0 214
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Ephesians 1:5-7
He predestined us for adoption to Himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.
The Sacrament of Baptism
Jake David Bronson, Zeke Avett Bronson, & Lila Mae Bronson
Jemma Elyse Carr, Isla Jane Carr, & Asa Michael Carr
Faye Caroline Watkins
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 12:15-28
Pew Bible Page 536
§ Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #126
Leader: What does the fifth petition mean?
People: “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” means: Because of Christ’s Blood, do not hold against us, poor sinners that we are, any of the sins we do or the evil that constantly clings to us. Forgive us just as we are fully determined, as evidence of Your Grace in us, to forgive our neighbors.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. David Rea, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.]
§ The Doxology
Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Stephen Murphy, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
N0 194
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Matthew 1:18-24
Pew Bible Page 807
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Christmas Scandal
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
Go, Tell it on the Mountain
N0 224
§ The Benediction
Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
§ The Response
Amen, Amen, A…men.
N0 740
Sermon Outline
- Mary's Scandalous Predicament
- Joseph's Scandalous Resolve
- God's Scandalous Humility