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September 22, 2013


Posted on 09/21/2013

Preparing for Worship

One of the things Christians care passionately about is the style of worship. Is it contemporary with cool new songs? Is it old-fashioned with boring old hymns? Is there a band? I love it! / I hate it! Unfortunately, we forget that questions like these are ultimately not the most important questions, and may indeed represent (regardless of which side of the debate we take) a heart that is far from truly worshiping God. We must reform (and continue to reform) our worship according to God’s word.

It is that very desire which is expressed in our worship through the frequent reading, humble receiving, and careful expositing of God’s Word. Indeed, in a culture that equates “worship” with “music,” we need to remember that the foundation of true worship is humility to listen when the Lord speaks, and the love which rises from our hearts to make us long to hear the Lord speak to us often. That is why our worship service gives prominent places to God’s word.

God Calls Us to Worship

Psalm 100:1-5

TH 98 “Now Thank We All Our God”

Prayer

God Hears Our Confession and Restores Us

Mark 10:17-22

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon(1 John 1:9) “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

TH #319 “Day of Judgment! Day of Wonders!”

Gifts and Offering

God Speaks and We Listen

Esther 2:19-3:15

The Passsover and The Passed Over

Rev. Ken Han

God Renews His Covenant Promises

Baptized Christians who are members in good standing in Reformed or evangelical churches are invited to participate. Otherwise, please let the bread and the cup pass you by. We will sing TH #108 “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right” stanzas 1-2 during the distribution of the bread, and stanzas 3-4 during the distribution of the cup.

God Dismisses Us with Blessing

TH #30 “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Closing Prayer

Upcoming Events and Notices

September 25 (Wednesday 10AM at the Han home): All women are invited for a time of study and fellowship. A simple lunch will be provided. Also October 9, 23, November 6, 20, and December 11.

September 29 (Lord’s Day after Worship): Please note Children’s Bible Lessons will resume after the worship service.

October 6 (Lord’s Day 6 PM): The Holy Spirit study will resume. Everyone is welcome. Please let pastor Ken know if you can host any of the meetings. Also October 20, 27, November 3, 17, and 24.

Family Devotion Schedule

For children: Long Story Short and Old Story New: chapter 30. First Catechism Q. 54. For adults: Shorter Catechism Q. 35.

Nursery Volunteers

September 22: Liza Beede and Janny Ligtenberg

September 29: TBA

September 22, 2013

Preparing for Worship

One of the things Christians care passionately about is the style of worship. Is it contemporary with cool new songs? Is it old-fashioned with boring old hymns? Is there a band? I love it! / I hate it! Unfortunately, we forget that questions like these are ultimately not the most important questions, and may indeed represent (regardless of which side of the debate we take) a heart that is far from truly worshiping God. We must reform (and continue to reform) our worship according to God’s word.

It is that very desire which is expressed in our worship through the frequent reading, humble receiving, and careful expositing of God’s Word. Indeed, in a culture that equates “worship” with “music,” we need to remember that the foundation of true worship is humility to listen when the Lord speaks, and the love which rises from our hearts to make us long to hear the Lord speak to us often. That is why our worship service gives prominent places to God’s word.

God Calls Us to Worship

Psalm 100:1-5

TH 98 “Now Thank We All Our God”

Prayer

God Hears Our Confession and Restores Us

Mark 10:17-22

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon(1 John 1:9) “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

TH #319 “Day of Judgment! Day of Wonders!”

Gifts and Offering

God Speaks and We Listen

Esther 2:19-3:15

The Passsover and The Passed Over

Rev. Ken Han

God Renews His Covenant Promises

Baptized Christians who are members in good standing in Reformed or evangelical churches are invited to participate. Otherwise, please let the bread and the cup pass you by. We will sing TH #108 “Whate’er My God Ordains Is Right” stanzas 1-2 during the distribution of the bread, and stanzas 3-4 during the distribution of the cup.

God Dismisses Us with Blessing

TH #30 “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Closing Prayer

Upcoming Events and Notices

September 25 (Wednesday 10AM at the Han home): All women are invited for a time of study and fellowship. A simple lunch will be provided. Also October 9, 23, November 6, 20, and December 11.

September 29 (Lord’s Day after Worship): Please note Children’s Bible Lessons will resume after the worship service.

October 6 (Lord’s Day 6 PM): The Holy Spirit study will resume. Everyone is welcome. Please let pastor Ken know if you can host any of the meetings. Also October 20, 27, November 3, 17, and 24.

Family Devotion Schedule

For children: Long Story Short and Old Story New: chapter 30. First Catechism Q. 54. For adults: Shorter Catechism Q. 35.

Nursery Volunteers

September 22: Liza Beede and Janny Ligtenberg

September 29: TBA