Prince of Peace
December 18, 2022
Call to Worship Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
Invocationand The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Praise“Angels We Have Heard on High”#132
Scripture ReadingIsaiah 9:1-7
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:8-9
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Hymn of Assurance “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #141
Confession of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism #45-48
Q. 45 Which is the first commandment?
The first commandment is, Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Q. 46 What is required in the first commandment?
The first commandment requireth us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God, and our God; and to worship and glorify him accordingly.
Q. 47 What is forbidden in the first commandment?
The first commandment forbiddeth the denying or not worshipping and glorifying the true God as God, and our God; and the giving of that worship and glory to any other, which is due to him alone.
Q. 48 What are we specially taught by these words (before me) in the first commandment?
These words (before me) in the first commandment teach us, That God, who seeth all things, taketh notice of and is much displeased with, the sin of having any other god.
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Anthem “God’s Greatest Treasure”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Preaching of God’s Word “Prince of Peace”
Colossians 1:15-23
Hymn of Response“Good Christian Men, Rejoice” #151
Benediction II Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
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