ORDER OF WORSHIP
December 20, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 80:1-7
Pastor: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock.
People: You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh, stir up your might and come to save us!
Pastor: Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!
People: O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers?
Pastor: You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure.
People: You make us an object of contention for our neighbors, and our enemies laugh among themselves.
All: Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved!
Sacrament of Baptism:
Prayer of Commitment:
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q.26 How does Christ fill the office of a king?
A. Christ fills the office of a king in making us his willing subjects, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:2-5
Song: Salvation is Born CCLI# 4866235
Come let us worship, come let us adore
Jesus, Messiah, our Savior is born
Carol His glory and sing His sweet Name
Offer a life of thanksgiving and praise
Join with the angels proclaiming to earth
Join with the shepherds in awe of His birth
Join all creation rejoicing this morn
The glory of God-become-man has been born
CHORUS
Come, let us adore Him
Jesus, the hope of the world
Come, worship before Him
Christ, the Messiah has come
Salvation is born
Prophets foretold Him, the Promise of God
The hope of Salvation and light of the world
Born in a stable and born as a man
Born to fulfill God’s redeeming plan
Song: Go Tell It On the Mountain Hymn 224 v.1-3
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 10:5-10
Song: The Son of God Came Down CCLI# 4866259
The Son of God came down and laid aside His crown
Born without great renown, this Sovereign One
All holiness and might, all glory shining bright
Have come to earth this night in Mary’s son
O come, let us adore
CHORUS: O Christ the Lord, our hope and Savior
Son of God yet made like us
O Christ the Lord, our King adored
Born a child, our Lord, Jesus
Messiah born so small, asleep in cattle stall
Come to redeem our fall, nailed to a tree
This tiny, helpless child through death would reconcile
The holy God and vile, His grace so free
O come, let us adore
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder Matthew 11:1-19
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“Eternal Father” Isaiah 9:6
Corporate Confession of Sin and the Lord’s Prayer:
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Corinthians 5:21
Communion*:
Song: What Child Is This Hymn 213 v.1-3
Benediction:
*Professing and baptized members in good standing of a Church in which Jesus Christ is proclaimed as Lord and Savior are warmly invited to join us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Guests: Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church. We want to thank you for joining us for worship! If this is your first time visiting our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offerings box at the back of the sanctuary. We’d like to send you some info about our church and our ministries. Also, if you have any needs or would like additional information, please see one of the elders or deacons, or send an email to christprespca@gmail.com.
Christmas Eve Service: Don’t forget that our annual Christmas Eve Service of Worship and Communion will be on Thursday night, December 24th, at 5 PM.
Decorating: The Flower Guild will decorate the church for Christmas on 12/22 and 12/23 (10 am at the church). Please see the church website/announcements page for all the details on volunteer needs. See Donna or Virdia for more information.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and upcoming events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Brown, Bill Cowley, and Suzanne Nimon.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family as they prepare to expand.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and Kelli Jones (RUF UAH); Roy and Emily Hubbard (RUF Alabama A&M); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)