Genes
Rev. Dr. Nevada DeLapp
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome & Announcements:
Call to Worship:
Song of Worship: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
God’s Greetings/Mutual Greeting
Prayer of Confession: Almighty and Everlasting Father, We confess that we have not loved you as we ought. And we confess that we have not loved our neighbor as our self. Instead, we have been selfish. Forgive us we pray for, Jesus’ sake. Amen
Assurance of Pardon
Song of Praise: “Another Year Is Dawning”
Congregational Prayer
Reading of the Word
Old Testament 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Psalm 148
Epistle Colossians 3:12-17
Gospel Hymn Ancient Words LUYH 762 vs 1
Gospel Luke 2:41-55
Gospel Hymn Ancient Words LUYH 762 vs 2
Prayer of Preparation:
Text: Luke 2:41-52
Message: Genes
Song of Response: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Benediction:
Closing Song/Ministry of Music: “Bless This House” sung by Lynda Bulthuis
Postlude