Introduction
In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist. When she and her husband confirmed that their son’s name was John, Zachariah immediately regained his ability to speak. The crowd that had gathered to celebrate the circumcision of John was amazed and wondered what sort of man John would become.
A subtle them undergirds the story. It is grace. The theme of grace will unify the elements of the worship service.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Prelude
Call to Worship Psalm 67:1-5
Invocation
PROCLAMATION
Hymn 59 All Creatures of Our God and King
Worship through Giving
Response: Psalm 23b
Hymn Insert Not What My Hands Have Done
Scripture Reading Psalm 86:1-17
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn 392 The Solid Rock
Message The Voice of Divine Grace
Luke 1:57-66
Pastor Steven Thomas
RESPONSE
Hymn 18 Thou, the God Who Changes Never
Prayer Response Mark Williams
Benediction John Miles