Morning Worship

Welcome

Prayer

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

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.

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

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 #194)

Third Lesson from Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior.

Good Christian Men, Rejoice (Trinity Hymnal #207)

Fourth Lesson from Isaiah 11:1-9

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.

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

Fifth Lesson from Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Angels We have Heard on High (Trinity Hymnal #214)

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.

While by the Sheep We Watched by Night (Trinity Hymnal (#215)

Eighth Lesson from Matthew 2:1-12

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

As with Gladness Men of Old(Trinity Hymnal #226)

Sermon from Genesis 3:15

The Promise of God Fulfilled in Christ

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

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 113:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

How Firm a Foundation (Trinity Hymnal #94)

Confession of Sin

Mighty God, You are our deliverer and our refuge from danger. We know we have nothing to fear in life or in death, yet we do fear. You have told us to rest from our own striving, yet we often rely on our own strength and find ourselves consumed with anxiety and deeply shaken by this world and by our own weakness. You have promised to work all things in this universe together for our spiritual blessing and good, yet we doubt your love and argue with your wisdom. Lord, thank you that in the midst of our faltering belief, you have provided a strong and power full Savior. Though Satan’s accusations ring in our ears and threatens to undo us, you have declared us righteous and blameless in your sight because of Christ. Silence our mouths when we condemn ourselves, and settle our frightened souls when we tremble with fear before you. Persuade us day after day that you are always on our side, even when we grieve you by a thousand falls. Show us how your wrath toward our sin has been emptied on your precious Son, and let us feel deeply in our souls that Jesus has paid for every sin with his bleeding wounds. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 8:31-39

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. 

Hymn of Response

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder (Trinity Hymnal #172)

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.

Psalm

All you That Fear Jehovah’s Name (Psalm 22:23-26, 31) (Trinity Hymnal #9)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Esther 2:19-3:15 (Sermon Text)
New Testament: Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Future Providence

Hymn

The Sands of Time Are Sinking (Trinity Hymnal #546)

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.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 145:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

Crown Him with Many Crowns (Trinity Hymnal #295)

Confession of Sin

Mighty God, You are our deliver and our refuge from danger. We know we have nothing to fear in life or in death, yet we do fear. You have told us to rest from our own striving, yet we often rely on our own strength and find ourselves consumed with anxiety and deeply shaken by this world and by our own weakness. You have promised to work all things in this universe together for our spiritual blessing and good, yet we doubt your love and argue with your wisdom. Lord, thank you that in the midst of our faltering belief, you have provided a strong and power full Savior. Though Satan’s accusations ring in our ears and threatens to undo us, you have declared us righteous and blameless in your sight because of Christ. Silence our mouths when we condemn ourselves, and settle our frightened souls when we tremble with fear before you. Persuade us day after day that you are always on our side, even when we grieve you by a thousand falls. Show us how your wrath toward our sin has been emptied on your precious Son, and let us feel deeply in our souls that Jesus has paid for every sin with his bleeding wounds. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 8:31-39

Confession of Faith

Heidelberg Catechism #1-2

Q1. What is your only comfort in life and death?

A. That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

Q2. What do you need to know in order to live and die in the joy of this comfort?

A. First, how great my sins and misery are; second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery; third, how I am to be thankful to God for such deliverance.

Response

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Trinity Hymnal #264)

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, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul (Trinity Hymnal #Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Psalm 145:1-9
New Testament: 1 Timothy 1:12-14 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The Transforming Mercy of Christ

Hymn of Commitment

Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! (Trinity Hymnal #498)

Tithes and Offering

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.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 9:1-2

Hymn of Adoration

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (Trinity Hymnal #296)

Confession of Sin

Mighty God, You are our deliver and our refuge from danger. We know we have nothing to fear in life or in death, yet we do fear. You have told us to rest from our own striving, yet we often rely on our own strength and find ourselves consumed with anxiety and deeply shaken by this world and by our own weakness. You have promised to work all things in this universe together for our spiritual blessing and good, yet we doubt your love and argue with your wisdom. Lord, thank you that in the midst of our faltering belief, you have provided a strong and power full Savior. Though Satan’s accusations ring in our ears and threatens to undo us, you have declared us righteous and blameless in your sight because of Christ. Silence our mouths when we condemn ourselves, and settle our frightened souls when we tremble with fear before you. Persuade us day after day that you are always on our side, even when we grieve you by a thousand falls. Show us how your wrath toward our sin has been emptied on your precious Son, and let us feel deeply in our souls that Jesus has paid for every sin with his bleeding wounds. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 8:31-39

Confession of Faith

Apostle’s Creed

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, 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, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Psalm 110 (Book of Psalms for Singing)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 53:7-9
New Testament: Mark 14:53-65 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

Jesus Condemned

Hymn of Commitment

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (Trinity Hymnal #247)

Tithes and Offering

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.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 113:1-3

Hymn of Adoration

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

Confession of Sin

Redeeming God, We thank you for making us capable of knowing you, and for awakening our souls to desire you. Help us to approach you with reverence and awe; not with presumption or servile fear, but with holy boldness and joyful expectation. We confess to you today that we are prone to love our own wisdom better than yours. In our weakness we forget to think of you, to ask for your help, or to remember how foolish we are. In our pride and rebellion, we spurn your wise commandments and instruction. We confess to you that we find it difficult to trust you, and we fear you in all the wrong ways. You have punished your precious Son in our place and given us spiritual riches beyond imagination. Help us to believe that there is no wrath left for us, because you have poured it all out on Christ in our place. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Ephesians 2:4-10

Confession of Faith

Apostle’s Creed

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, 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, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Psalm 116A (Book of Psalms for Singing)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31;31-34
New Testament: Mark 14:22-26 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The Lord’s Supper

Hymn of Commitment

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

Tithes and Offering

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.

Benediction

Jude 24-25