Order of Worship – February 5, 2023, 10 am & 5 pm
*Indicates to stand up
10 am service
Pre-Service Song: 63B: O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly
*Call to Worship
*Votum and Salutation
*Song: 68B: O Lord, Thou Hast Ascended
Prayer
Law of God
Song: 32A:1,3,4: What Blessedness Belongs to Him
BAPTISM
*Song:190: Thus Saith the Mercy of the Lord
Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16
SERMON
Text: Ephesians 4:7-16
Title: He Gave Gifts to Men
Theme: The ascended Lord richly provides for the building up of His church.
1. With manifold gifts.
2. For cooperative growth.
3. Toward a glorious goal.
*Song: 410: Christian Hearts in Love United
Prayer
Offerings: 1. Budget; 2. Word & Deed
*Doxology: 105B:1,3: O Thank the LORD with Great Rejoicing
*Benediction
Sermon questions
1. Gifts are from Christ; who are they for? (1 Peter 4:10)
2. What two different kinds of gifts or offices are there in verse 11?
3. How does our text show the importance of truth for unity?...of love?
4. What does the “perfect man” of verse 13 refer to?
5 pm service
Pre-Service Song: 121B: To the Hills I Lift My Eyes
*Call to Worship
*Votum and Salutation
*Song: 50:1,2,6,8: The Mighty One, Our God
Prayer
Scripture: Exodus 22:1-15
Song: 37:1,2,4,5: Do Not Fret on Account of the Wicked
Scripture: James 4:13-5:9
SERMON
Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 42
Title: Your Neighbour's Goods and Your Neighbour's Good
Theme: Respect others’ goods in the fear of God.
1. In the sight of God as well as man.
2. As stewards of God's sovereign distribution.
3. With a conscience under the 'golden rule'.
*Song: 538:1,2,4,6: Take My Life, and Let It Be
Prayer
Offerings: 1. Budget; 2. Word & Deed
*Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed
*Doxology: 166: You Who His Temple Throng
*Benediction
Sermon questions
1. What kinds of theft often go unpunished by governing authorities?
2. What sins lie at the heart of theft?
3. What is stewardship and how does it relate to this command?
4. What is the “golden rule” and how does it apply to stealing?