Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchChrist the King Sunday November 25, 2007 10:15 A.M. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Preparation And Praise Upon entering the sanctuary please maintain silence and turn off all electronic devices for the sake of the congregation’s preparation for worship. Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Bish “Speak, Lord, in the Stillness” Hustad Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Psalm 29 Ascribe to the Lord, O sons of the mighty, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. The Lord sat as King at the flood; yes, the Lord sits as King forever. The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace. * Hymn: PH 410 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Diademata * God’s Greeting: Grace and peace be to you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Blessed be God, And blessed is his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. * Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords, mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be set free and brought together to live under His most gracious rule, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. * Response: PH 621 “The God of Abraham Praise” Leoni Triumphant hosts on high give thanks to God and sing, and “Holy, holy, holy” cry, “Almighty King!” Hail, Abraham’s God and ours! One mighty hymn we raise. All power and majesty be yours and endless praise! Confession and Prayer Prayer of Confession: We confess to you, Almighty God, that we have grievously sinned in thought, word, and deed. Grant to us a contrite heart and forgive us for all our sins through our Savior Jesus Christ. Restore our soul that we may be merciful and kind, even as you are. Let your forgiveness make us willing to forgive all wrong which we have suffered, and to ask forgiveness for every wrong which we have done. Give to us also, we pray, a spirit of humility and gentleness in all that we do. Let our love and kindness be as abundant as our joy, so that we may be generous to all in need, and that we might give of ourselves freely for your name’s sake. And may we, being rooted and grounded in the mystery of the Son of God being made flesh for us, receive power to overcome the world and live in obedience to your will, through the same Lord Jesus. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2 Response: PH 255 “God, Be Merciful to Me” Redhead 76 [Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the Response.] Congregational Prayer The Service Of The Word * Hymn: PH 539 “Shout, for the Blessed Jesus Reigns” Truro Reading from the Epistles: Hebrews 2:5-13; 12:25-29 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Reading from the Gospel: John 18:33-40 Sermon: Receiving the Kingdom Prayer * Hymn: PH 408 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Darwall’s 148th The Offering of Tribute * Offertory Prayer Offerings: Fairlawn General Fund Faith Promise for Missions Offertory: “For the Beauty of the Earth” Bish Blessing and Dismissal * Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. * Doxology: “Majesty”
Jack Hayford, 1981, Rocksmith Music c/o Trust Music, CCLI 1099351 Postlude: “Sing Praise to God” Smith ___________________________________________________________________________________ |