Introduction
We begin the New Year by observing both of the ordinances the Lord gave the church by which to remember Him: the Lord’s Table and baptism.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Prelude
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
Invocation
Introduction to the Lord’s Table
PROCLAMATION
Hymn 238 How Sweet and Awful Is the Place
Text: Luke 18:15–17 (ESV)
I. People instinctively assign value based on perceived worthiness. 15
Scripture: Luke 5:29-32
Hymn 333 How Sad Our State
II. But Jesus values the weak and the helpless. 16
Scripture: Luke 4:16-19
Hymn 137 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
III. The kingdom belongs to those who come to Him as weak and helpless. 17
Scripture: Luke 18:10-14
Hymn 362 Rock of Ages
Fellowship of the Bread
Fellowship of the Cup
Hymn 335 And Can It Be?
RESPONSE
Baptism
Benediction John Miles