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Morning Worship | December 25, 2022
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – December 25, 2022 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Matthew 2:6, 1 Timothy 3:16
Leader: And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.
People: Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
§ The Hymn of Adoration
N0 214
Angels We Have Heard on High
The Lord's Day – December 25, 2022 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Matthew 2:6, 1 Timothy 3:16
Leader: And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.
People: Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
§ The Hymn of Adoration
N0 214
Angels We Have Heard on High
The Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Unison:
Our Father, Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your 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 Yours is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever.
[take a moment to confess your sin and unbelief]
The Assurance of Pardon 2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
2 Chronicles 27
Pew Bible Page 378
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Kyle Mbiad
The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
§ The Doxology
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. -- Ortega
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Mike Hopkins
§ The Hymn of Preparation
N0 201
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Unison:
Our Father, Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come. Your 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 Yours is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory forever.
[take a moment to confess your sin and unbelief]
The Assurance of Pardon 2 Corinthians 5:21
For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
The Reading of Scripture
2 Chronicles 27
Pew Bible Page 378
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Kyle Mbiad
The Giving of Tithes and Offerings
§ The Doxology
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. -- Ortega
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Mike Hopkins
§ The Hymn of Preparation
N0 201
O Little Town of Bethlehem
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Matthew 1:18-25
Pew Bible Page 807
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Virgin Birth, God with Us!
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
The Administration of the Lord’s Table
§ The Hymn of Consecration N0 208
O Come, All Ye Faithful
§ The Benediction Numbers 6:24-26