Song of Preparation: Psalm 139:1,2
Call to Worship: *
Communal Votum: * “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Amen.” Salutation: *
Congregational Singing: Psalm 135:1*
Prayer
Reading of Scripture: Leviticus 12; Luke 2:21-24
Congregational Singing: Hymn 20:1-4
Reading of Text: Lord’s Day 14
Ministry of the Word: Because of Christ’s birth, the birth of covenant children is a blessing.
1. Our birth - conceived and born in sin
2. Christ birth – completely holy
3. Our new birth - covered in sight of God
Congregational Singing: Psalm 128:1-3*
Profession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed
Congregational Singing: Hymn 4:1-3
Prayer
Congregational Singing: Psalm 127:1-4
Offertory: Ministry of Mercy
Congregational Singing: Hymn 24:1-3*
Benediction: * (with communal “Amen”)