Order of Service, November 24, 2019

Introduction

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, Luke records a prophetic word given through Zechariah, John the Baptist’s father. The song rehearses the promises the Lord made to Israel, especially to Abraham. The promises find fulfillment in the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. Zechariah compares Him to the sunrise that dispels the darkness.

The elements of the worship service will focus on the themes of the coming of Israel’s Messiah and the Light (or truth) that he brings.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Call to Worship     Psalm 36:7-9

Invocation

PROCLAMATION

Hymn 23     Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Worship through Giving
Response: Hymn 72     Glory Be to God the Father

Hymn 87     O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Scripture Reading      Genesis 17:1-9

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn Insert     I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Message:  The Light that Pierces the Darkness
Luke 1:67-80
Pastor Steven Thomas

RESPONSE

Hymn 462     Be Thou My Vision

Prayer Response     Mark Buhr

Benediction      John Miles