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The Lord’s Day – December 11, 2011
The Lord’s Day – December 11, 2011
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 9:30 A.M.
“The Miracle of Christmas”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements ...........................................Pastor Steve IgoCongregational Greeting ................................... The Passing of the Peace
The Living God Calls Us to Worship
..............
Apostolic Salutation
By Word ......................................................................... Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* .......................................
O Come, All Ye Faithful,
Hymn 208In Prayer* .............................................................. Prayer of Approach
God Speaks to Us
In the Prophets ................................................................ Isaiah 11:1-10In Song .........
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,
Hymn 221 (vv. 1, 2 & 4)In the Epistles .................................................................. James 5:7-11In Song .........
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
,
Hymn 196 (vv. 1, 2 & 4)In the Gospels ............................................................ Matthew 11:2-11
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer ......................... Prayer to Confess Sin & Assurance of PardonIn Responsive Reading ............................................. Psalm 126, p. 832In Song* ...........................
Angels We Have Heard on High,
Hymn 214In Congregational Prayer ................................... Congregational Prayer
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ................................................................... Romans 4:9-12In Sermon .
THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - ALL’S RIGHT WITH GOD
We Respond in Commitment
............................... Prayer of ApplicationIn Song* ..................................
Go, Tell It on the Mountain,
Hymn 224In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Blesses Us
.................................................................... Benediction
O Come All Ye Faithful,
Hymn 208
O come let us adore him (3x). Christ the Lord!
Text & Tune: John Francis Wade, 1771. Tune:
Adeste Fideles
. Public Domain
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 5:30 P.M.
“The Miracle of Christmas”
* denotes standing
Prelude
Gathering Songs ...................................................... Elder Ted Himebook Welcome & Announcements .......................................... Pastor Steve Igo
The Living God Summons Us
.............................. Call to Worship
We Enter Into God’s Presence
In Song* ..........................................................
Silent Night,
Hymn 210In Prayer ................................................................ Prayer of Approach
God Welcomes Us
In Responsive Reading ........................................... Psalm 80, pp. 813-4
We Respond in Consecration
In Prayer .................................... Prayer of Confession & ThanksgivingIn Song* ........................
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,
Hymn 200In Giving ................................................................ Tithes & Offerings
God Feeds Us
In Scripture ....................................................... Galatians 3:26 & 4:4-5In Sermon ...
THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - ADOPTED INTO THE FAMILY
We Respond in Commitment
...................... Prayer of Application
In Song* ..........................
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen,
Hymn 211
God’s & Our Communion Meal
..................... The Lord’s Supper
In Giving ................... Benevolent Offering for
Cedar Deacon’s Fund
In Song* ..................................
O Little Town of Bethlehem,
Hymn 201
God Blesses Us
............................................................Benediction
Christ We Do All Adore Thee
, Hymn 737
Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (2x).For on the holy cross hast thou the world from sin redeemed.Christ, we do all adore thee, and we do praise thee forever (Musical Interlude) Christ we do all adore thee.
Text: Tr. by Theodore Baker, 1899. Tune:
Seven Last Words of Christ
by Theordore Dubois, 1867.Public Domain
The Lord’s Day – December 11, 2011
The Lord’s Day – December 11, 2011
TODAY
Welcome! Today, Pastor Steve begins a new sermon series called
The Miracle of Christmas.
We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supperin the evening service. Wine is placed in the center and middle of the tray and grape juice on the outside ring. Our benevolentoffering will be designated for our “Cedar Deacon’s Fund.”
11:00 AM
– Christmas Luncheon & Music Program
4:00 PM
– Choir Practice
5:30 PM
– Evening Service
THIS WEEKWednesday –
Midweek Ministries @ 7 PM – HCS (nurseryprovided)
Thursday –
LOVE Inc Bible Study @ 7 PM – Hillcrest CRC
ANNOUNCEMENTSWinter Youth Retreat
– Mark your calendar! The 2012 OPCWinter Youth Retreat “all-nighter” will be held at the downtownYMCA in Grand Rapids on January 27-28 for 7
th
-12
th
gradestudents and interested parents. The YMCA facility includes manyamenities, including two swimming pools, a water slide, twoclimbing walls, two full basketball courts, squash and racquetballcourts and other exercise equipment. The cost of the retreat will be$30. The Presbytery Youth Committee will be sending outbrochures soon. Hope to see you there!
Holiday Schedule
– Due to the holiday season, there will be noSunday School classes on December 25
th
or January 1
st
. Wednesdaynight ministries conclude on December 14
th
for the holidays.
Severe Weather Policy
- In the event of a winter storm, the sessionwill contact the congregation by phone if the service is cancelled.You can also check WoodTV8 for any church cancellations.
Cedar Wi-Fi Available
- To access wifi in Hudsonville Christianschool on phone or computer: Click on your "Find WiFi" function.Click on "Cedar" network. Open a browser. Type in: AEKAP-UPQHL. Click on "Log in" and you should be connected.
ANNOUNCEMENTSChristmas Adopters Needed -
Love INC still needs moreindividuals or small groups to adopt individuals or families forChristmas. Please consider how you might bless those facingdifficult times by providing a Christmas dinner basket and/or giftsat Christmas. please contact Karlaatkarlav@loveinthenameofchrist.orgor 616-662-3300 ext 130 formore information.
Foster Home Needed
- for an engaging early adolescent boy. It isbest that he be the youngest child for a foster family. If interested,please contact Betty at 616-786-4138.
Ongoing Ministry for Depression
- The Depression SupportGroup meets on the third Monday of each month from 7-8 PM inthe educational wing at Fairway Christian Reformed Church, 116544th Street, Jenison. This group is open to anyone in ourcommunity who struggles with depression or has a loved one whois depressed. You are invited to attend this safe and confidentialgroup experience. No registration is necessary. The group willmeet on Monday, December 19. For more information contact thechurch office at 662-0368.
New OPC Church Planting Website
- The OPC Committee onHome Missions and Church Extension recently launched its newwebsite calledwww.CHMCE.org. The site is colorful and upbeatand contains the most current information about OPC churchplanters, with the goal of enabling you to pray more intelligently.
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