Order of Service, January 3, 2021

Introduction

This Lord’s Day we begin a New Year remembering the death of Jesus with a Communion Service. We also continue our study of Luke’s Gospel, focusing on the second request contained in the “Lord’s Prayer.” What is the relationship between the Lord’s Table and the prayer, “Thy kingdom come?” Our service will explore the answer to that question.

Prelude     How Beautiful are the Feet
Jan Buhr

Call to Worship

Hymn 238     How Sweet and Awful Is the Place

Introduction      Pastor Thomas

I.     We pray, “Thy kingdom come,” because we know the world’s sad condition.

Scripture:       Ephesians 2:1-3

Hymn 18     Thou, the God Who Changes Never

II.     We pray, “Thy kingdom come,” because we have trusted God’s provided solution.

Scripture:      Ephesians 2:4-9

Hymn (Insert)     Ah, Holy Jesus

Distribution of the Bread

Distribution of the Cup

Hymn 335     And Can It Be?

III.     We pray, “Thy kingdom come,” because we long for the transforming presence of Jesus.

Scripture:       1 John 3:1-3

Hymn 51     Jesus Shall Reign

Prayer of Response

Worship through Giving

Benediction     John Miles