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Dec 22, 2024

"The Angelic Gospel"

Passage: Luke 2:8-14

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christmas

Category: Luke

Summary:

Main Text - Luke 2:8-14, OT Reading - Isaiah 9:1-7, NT Reading - Luke 2:1-14

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – NTH 211 – God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. –2 Timothy 1:2

Call to Worship Song – O Come Let Us Adore Him

Call to Worship – And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Carol of Praise – NTH 214 – Angels We Have Heard on High

Special Music – O Holy Night (harp solo by Hannah Batten)

Reading of the Law – Romans 3:9-20

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Almighty, everlasting God, for our many sins we justly deserve eternal condemnation. In Your great mercy, you sent your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who won for us forgiveness of sins and everlasting righteousness. Grant us true repentance that, dead to sin, we may be raised up by faith in Your life-giving Gospel. Grant us your Holy Spirit that we may be ever thankful and live a faithful and godly life in your service; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. – 1 John 4:9-10

Exhortation to Give – “…Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35b

Collection with Prayer – Offertory: Away in a Manger – Harp & Piano duet (Hannah Batten & Beth Barshinger)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Carol Medley – NTH 223 – While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks / NTH 207 – Good Christian Men Rejoice

Scripture Readings – OT Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-7 / NT Lesson: Luke 2:1-14

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Luke 2:8-14: “The Angelic Gospel”

Hear the angelic Gospel of Christ's birth! It's good news of great joy - to the glory of God: 

1. It comes with God's glory - to the lowly. (Luke 2:8-9)

2. It's for all people - with a surprising sigh. (Luke 2:10-12)

3. It brings God's peace - to God's elect. (Luke 2:13-14)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 203 – Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. – 2 Corinthians 13:14

 

Announcements – Week of 12/22/2024

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:00 AM on Sunday morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. We will NOT have Sunday school on December 29th, so Drop in Prayer will start at 10 AM.

3. Due to the holidays: There will be NO Prayer for Revival this Tuesday, December 24th, as well as next Tuesday, December 31st. We plan to meet next on Tuesday, January 7th at 8 AM.

4. There will also be NO Bible study & Kid’s Club on Wednesday evening December 25th, as well as Wednesday, January 1st. The next time we will gather will be on Wednesday, January 8th at 7 PM.

5. This Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM we will be having our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service here at the church. We hope you will plan to attend!

6. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2025. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nurseries, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport). We are especially in need of volunteers for the nursery. If your name is not filled in, you will remain on the schedules as in 2024. New schedules will be made up and distributed in mid-January. The sign-up deadline is December 31st.

7. As of January, we will need a new custodian for Living Hope. Jean Morris is retiring at the end of December, so we will be looking for a new “contractor” to fill her position.

8. There will be a Fellowship Committee meeting on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 following the worship service. If you would like to take part in planning and helping with the many events we have throughout the year, please come! There is a sign-up sheet for the meeting in the hallway—even if you can’t come to the meeting, sign the bottom half if you would be interested in helping in any way. Questions, ask Andie Batten. Thank you!!

9. Last Reminder - To All Committees! Please submit any end of year reimbursements to the budget committee and budget requirements for next year ASAP!