Grace Reformed OPC

Farmington, Maine

Lord’s Day Worship – December 28, 2025

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 98:4-9

Hymn of Adoration

Good Christian Men Rejoice (Trinity Hymnal #207)

Confession of Sin

Holy Father, you see us as we are, and know our inmost thoughts. We confess that we are unworthy of your gracious care. We forget that all life comes from you and that to you all life returns. We have not sought to do your will with our whole hearts. We have not lived as grateful children, nor loved as Christ loved us. Apart from you, we are nothing. Only your grace can sustain us. Lord, in your mercy, forgive us, heal us, and make us whole. Set us free from our sin, and restore us to the joy of your salvation now and forever. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Galatians 4:4-7

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning
Is now and ever shall be
World without end, Amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn

The Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55) (Trinity Psalter Hymnal #301)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-9
New Testament: John 1:14-18 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The Word Became Flesh (Pastor Micah Bickford)

Hymn

What Child Is This? (Trinity Hymnal #213)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord (Trinity Hymnal #219)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Lord’s Day Worship – December 21, 2025

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 98:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright (Trinity Hymnal #58)

Confession of Sin

Lord You have made us rich beyond measure taking us from darkness to light, from death to life. You have saved us from the coming judgment and have called us to a life of faith until that day. A life marked by prayer, love, forgiveness, hospitality, and service; a life as stewards of the manifold grace of God. O Lord forgive us our sins. Forgive us when we have given silence for prayer, coldness for love, spite for forgiveness, withdrawal for hospitality, and selfishness for service. Forgive us when we have neglected ways we may have easily glorified You. Forgive us and mature us, and put us into useful service in the name of Christ our Lord. We ask it in His precious name, Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

2 Timothy 1:8-10

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning
Is now and ever shall be
World without end, Amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn

Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79) (Trinity-Psalter Hymnal #294)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
New Testament: John 1:6-13 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The True Light (Pastor Micah Bickford)

Hymn

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (Trinity Hymnal #197)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (Trinity Hymnal #311)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Lessons and Carols 2025

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Welcome

Prayer

See, amid the Winter’s Snow (Trinity Psalter Hymnal 199)

First Lesson from Genesis 3:8-19

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Trinity Hymnal #194)

Second Lesson from Genesis 22:15-18

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Trinity Hymnal #196)

Third Lesson from Isaiah 9:2-7

The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior.

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (Trinity Hymnal #211)

Fourth Lesson from Isaiah 11:1-9

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (Trinity Hymnal #221)

Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (Tanner Bustamante)

Fifth Lesson from Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Trinity Hymnal #193)

What Child Is This? William Bickford, Mandolin & Micah Bickford Recorder

Sixth Lesson from Luke 2:1-7

St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

Silent Night, Holy Night (Trinity Hymnal #210)

Seventh Lesson from Luke 2:8-16

The shepherds go to the manger.

Angels from the Realms of Glory (Trinity Hymnal #218)

Go Tell It on the Mountain (Rayghan Bustamante)

Eighth Lesson from Matthew 2:1-12

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (Trinity Hymnal #229)

Sermon

Promises Made (Rev. Micah Bickford)

Ninth Lesson from John 1:1-4

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Trinity Hymnal #203)

Closing Prayer Benediction

Numbers 6:24-26

Lord’s Day Worship – December 14, 2025

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 95:6-7

Hymn of Adoration

Of the Father’s Love Begotten (Trinity Hymnal #162)

Confession of Sin

O Father, we are gathered before you, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, whose chosen dwelling place is with the broken and contrite, to confess that we have sinned in thought and word and deed; we have not loved you with all our heart and soul, we have not loved you with all our mind and strength; we have not even loved our neighbor as ourselves. In your mercy, deepen our sorrow for the wrong we have done and for the good we have left undone, so that we may hate our sin with a holy hatred. But, please Father, do not leave us in sorrow. With you, O Lord, there is forgiveness. In your mercy, restore the joy of our salvation; so that we may love you with a holy love. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Hebrews 1:1-4

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning
Is now and ever shall be
World without end, Amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn

Lord, Our Lord, Thy Glorious Name (Psalm 8:1-6,9) (Trinity Hymnal #114)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-31
New Testament: John 1:1-5 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

In the Beginning (Pastor Micah Bickford)

Hymn

Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor (Trinity Hymnal #230)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Trinity Hymnal #208)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14

Lord’s Day Worship – December 7, 2025

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Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 48:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

Lift Up, Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates (Based on Psalm 24) (Trinity Hymnal #198)

Confession of Sin

Heavenly Father, who is rich in grace and abundant in mercy, we humbly approach you this morning to confess our many and persistent sins. You have promised to strengthen us by your Spirit, but we strive to sustain ourselves. You have promised us knowledge and wisdom in Christ, but we doubt your Word and your truth. You have promised to fill us with your fullness of your love, but in fear we pretend contentment in the things of this world. Forgive us of our sins. Strengthen the weakness of our faith, transform the doubts of our hearts and minds, and fill us with your unfailing love and inexhaustible goodness according to the riches of your glory. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Isaiah 44:21-23

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and of the life of the world to come. Amen. 

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father
And to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning
Is now and ever shall be
World without end, Amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn

My Song Forever Shall Record (Psalm 89:104, 14-18, 28, 29) (Trinity Hymnal #99)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Haggai 2:20-23 (Sermon Text)
New Testament: Acts 2:29-36

Sermon

The True Lord of the Ring (Pastor Micah Bickford)

Hymn

O Savior, Precious Savior (Trinity Hymnal #159)

Tithes and Offerings

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Hymn

Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (Trinity Hymnal #195)

Benediction

2 Corinthians 13:14