MORNING WORSHIP – 10:45 A.M.
March 19, 2006
Faith and Life Opportunities
Prelude (Please quietly prepare for worship)
Call to Worship
*Psalm “All Peoples Clap Your Hands for Joy” No. 47A
*Prayer of Invocation and Adoration
Psalm “O Thank the Lord” No. 105A
*Scripture Reading Romans 4:1-12
Pastoral Prayer
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory
*Doxology
*Hymn “How Blest Is He Whose Trespass” No. 551
Sermon Rev. Buchanan
JUSTIFICATION UNDER THE OLD COVENANT
For what does the Scripture say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” (Romans 4:3)
*Hymn “The God of Abraham Praise” No. 34
*Benediction
*Postlude
EVENING WORSHIP –
6:00 P.M.Prelude(Please quietly prepare for worship)
Call to Worship
*Hymn “All You That Fear Jehovah’s Name” No. 9
*Prayer of Invocation and Adoration
Hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 598
*Responsive Reading – Psalm 146 Hymnal p. 839
Pastoral Prayer
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory
Psalm “Hallelujah! Praise Jehovah!” No. 146B
*Scripture Reading Matthew 2:1-6; Micah 5:1-4
Sermon THE RULER WHO SHALL COME FORTH Rev. Kobb
*Psalm “In the Heavens Has Jehovah” No. 103D
*Benediction
*Postlude*CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND
The wooden tulips placed in the worship area windows are symbolic of the T.U.L.I.P. acronym which stands for the “Five Points of Calvanism.” These five points, originally set forth by opponents of the reformed faith, are intended to be a short-hand summary of the essential points of reformed doctrine. They are:
Total Depravity: Which refers to the fallen state of all mankind stemming from Adam’s original sin;
Unconditional Election: Which refers to the gracious action of God in choosing, or electing, a number of the fallen for redemption without reference to any merit or meritorious condition on the part of those elected;
Limited Atonement: Which refers to the sacrificial atonement of Christ on the cross, providing justification for all of the elect, but only for the elect and not for that portion of mankind which is not elect and which remains reprobate;
Irresistible Grace: Which refers to the irresistible power of God which through His grace, causes the elect to freely choose Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior; and
Perseverance of the Saints: Which refers to the power of the Holy Spirit which upholds the elect and keeps them faithful to the end, that having been elected and justified, they may also be glorified, despite all earthly trials and temptations.
Today’s sermon (and previous messages) are available in MP3, CD format and downloads to your stick memory within ten minutes after the close of the service today. Please see the audio technician after the service. There is a $1.00 fee for the CD. As always, cassette tapes are available, delivery within 1-2 weeks for a $2 fee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY: ✱The Shepherding Group will meet following morning worship.
(The Shepherding Group is for couples who are raising covenant children and encouraging one another through Bible and book studies. This meal is open to all visitors and guests.)
✱Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.
MON.: ✱April Newsletter deadline 9:00 a.m.
WED.: ✱Prayer & Praise 7:00 p.m. (Buchanan)
SAT: ✱Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
HELP: ✱If you are interested in being a Door Greeter for April please sign up on the bulletin board in the vestibule.
LADIES: ✱If you would be interested in helping to decorate for the WIC Mother-Daughter Banquet (May 19) please see Kelly Rastetter.
IF NEEDED: ✱Wireless devices to assist the hearing impaired are available. Also, a large print hymnal is available. Please see the door greeter or any deacon with your request for assistance.
NEXT SUNDAY: March 26:
AM: Dr. Bogue “Chief of Sinners (3) An Example for Sinners”; 1 Timothy 1:16
PM: Dr. Bogue #126 “Covenantal Discipline”; Psalm 89
✱Nursery Volunteers during Sun. School March 26: Deb Bogue & Katie Tasseff
✱Church-wide Congregational Dinner March 26 following morning worship. Everyone is welcome. Host: Mr. & Mrs. Rol Richards
✱Junior Choir practice March 26 following the noon meal.