Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #16 ~ Give to Our God Immortal Praise

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
**Hymn #220 ~ All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

(please stand)

**Hymn #250 ~ Fairest Lord Jesus

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:17-24

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
**Hymn 104 ~ The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want

Means of Grace

The Sacrament of Baptism: Jackson Eugene Bowen
Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Micah 5:1-5
New Testament Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: The Humble Birth from Luke 2:1-20

I. Introduction
II. The Birth of Christ

A. Christianity: Historical and fact based
B. Getting Mary to Bethlehem
C. Lowly (and often despised) shepherds receive first invitation

III. Conclusion and Application

A. The re-occurring theme of the new songs: Thank you God!
B. Shepherds, sheep, and the Lamb of God
C. The "Bread of Life" born in the "City of Bread" to reverse the curse

Hymn #404 ~ The Solid Rock

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, alleluia. Amen

**Blessing/Benediction