THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - First Sunday of Advent, November 29, 2020
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS & PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
- OPENING HYMN (# 195) "Joy to the World"
Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing…
Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy…
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessings flow, Far as the curse is found…
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove;
The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love… - CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 86:9-12
Elder: "All the nations You have made shall come and worship before You,
O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.
All: For You are great and do wondrous things; You alone are God.
Elder: Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth; unite
my heart to fear Your name.
All: I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I
will glorify Your name forever. - INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (#196) "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"
Come, thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art;
Dear Desire of ev'ry nation, Joy of every longing heart.
Born thy people to deliver, Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us for ever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal Spirit, Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Genesis 3;
Hebrews 10:1-10
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH French Confession (1571); Art. 23
We believe that the ordinances of the law came to an end at the advent of Jesus Christ, and the ceremonies are no more in use; yet their substance and truth remain in the person of him in whom they are fulfilled. Moreover, we must seek aid from the law and the prophets for the ruling of our lives, as well as for our confirmation in the promises of the gospel.
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "I HAVE COME…" Text: Matthew 10:34-39 - CLOSING HYMN (# 634) "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him, Born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore him, [repeat twice], Christ the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels; Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God, All glory in the highest;
O come, let us adore him, [repeat twice], Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning:
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, Late in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore him, [repeat twice], Christ the Lord!
- BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
Congregation Information
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR LORD'S DAY SERVICE! Today marks the first Sunday of Advent, the celebration of the first coming of our anointed Savior promised from God's word. Because of present Covid protocols, we will not be having individual families reading and lighting the Advent wreath prior to the service; but please note the readings on the cover of this order of service. May we come and adore the Lord, today!
OFFICERS' MEETING THIS TUESDAY NIGHT at 6 & 7PM.
THE PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY meets again this Wednesday at 6:30PM
THE 1st THURSDAY PRAYER MEETING gathers in Millington; 11:45
THE ANNUAL RARPC CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will convene on Sunday, December 6, 2020, after our morning worship service. This stated meeting seeks the congregations will regarding: the 2021 financial budget; the approval of re-appointing Elder Keith Wilder as Chairman of the Congregation; re-appointing Mrs. Joanna Durham at the Church Treasurer; re-appointing to Session, Elders (both presently inactive) Mr. Johnny Rountree and Mr. Don Tabb. Thank you for your prayers and participation at Richland ARP.
NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT IS THE ROSEMARK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT which will convene on our campus at 5PM
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor (cell) 714- 345-0952, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
12/6 - Annual Congregational Meeting of Richland ARP; Noon
12/6 - Rosemark Christmas Tree Lighting; 5PM
12/8 - Called Meeting for MVP (virtual); 7PM
12/13 - Guest Preacher at RARPC
12/14 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service; 5PM
1/1/2021 - New Year's Day Youth Group Party (TBA)
