* Call to Worship: Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." * Opening Prayer * Come, Christians, Join to Sing Come, Christians, join to sing – Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen!
#342:1,2 (HFG)
O that with yonder sacred throng, We at His feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. * indicates to stand, if able
Refrain:
But "I know whom I have believed, And am persuaded that he is able To keep that which I've committed Unto him against that day."
I know not how the Spirit moves, Convincing us of sin, Revealing Jesus through the Word, Creating faith in him. Refrain
Profession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
pg. 813 (PH)
Offering: Building the Future
Come, lift your hearts on high; Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us He’ll condescend; His love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen! * All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all!
* I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace #631:1,3 (HFG) I know not why God's wondrous grace To me he has made known. Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for his own.
Evening Prayer
#325:1,4 (HFG)
* Eternal Spirit, God of Truth Eternal Spirit, God of truth, Our contrite hearts inspire; Ignite a flame of heavenly love And feed the pure desire. O come to soothe the sorrowing mind With guilt and fear oppressed; O come to bid the dying live And give the weary rest. Subdue the power of every sin And make our hearts your throne, That we in singleness of heart May worship God alone. Then with our spirits witness bear, O Spirit of our God, That we are children of the Lord, Redeemed through Christ’s own blood.
#422:1,2 (PH)
* Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29 (ESV) pg. 1287 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. 20 But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. 21 I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. 22 Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, 23 and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. 24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden. 25 Only hold fast what you have until I come. 26 The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, 27 and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. 28 And I will give him the morning star. 29 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Message: The Church in Thyatira * O Praise God's Name Together O praise God’s name together, you servants of the LORD; O LORD, for all your favor to us, you are adored! Within your holy temple, before your sacred throne, The chosen heirs of Jacob proclaim you God alone! False gods may rise before us, their vanity display; But as the hands that made them, they too shall fade away. Your name, O God Almighty, endure for endless days; And newborn generations unite to sing your praise.
* God's Blessing
The Letter to the Church in Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29
* Praise God, You Angel Hosts Above Praise God, you angel hosts above, Who stand in heaven’s light; And praise the Lord, you saints below, Who in God’s praise delight.
#628:1,2 (PH)
By all his creatures let his name Be honored and adored; Let all that breathe in praise unite To glorify the Lord.
Thyatira: The City of Weakness Turning to Strength
Christ’s Character Identified with the Church.
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Christ’s Commendation and Condemnation.
Christ’s Challenge, Threats and Promises
Pastor: Robert W Organ: Ruth W Piano: Anna R Offering: First CRC Building the Future Fund is always in place to fund future building projects of our church. For more information, talk to a member of the Long Range Ministry Team. ……………………………………………………….
First Christian Reformed Church 1010 Front Street, Lynden, WA 98264 360-354-4560
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First Christian Reformed Church Lynden, Washington November 23, 2014 6:00 p.m. Worship Service
