Scripture Meditation “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray … and the Lord laid on him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:5-6
The Lord Calls Us to Worship
* Salutation The Lord Greets Us
* Call to Worship Psalm 106:1-3
* Invocation
Our Response to the Lord’s Call
* Hymn of Praise # 167 “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
Confession of Faith WCF VIII.4, Trinity Hymnal p. 853
Corporate Prayer of Confession
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:9
Hymn of Thanksgiving # 335 “Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me”
Congregational Prayer
Collection of Offerings
* Doxology # 731
The Lord Feeds Us From His Word
Scripture Reading Luke 2:21-38
Ministry of the Word “Beginnings” ~ Pastor Robert Arendale ~
* Hymn of Response #195 “Joy to the World! The Lord is Come”
We are Dismissed with the Lord’s Blessing
* Benediction The Lord Blesses Us
* Gloria Patri # 735
* Please stand if you are able