Morning Order of Worship
May 18, 2014—9:30 AM
REJOICING IN THE LORD
Prelude
Welcome
*Call to Worship—John 6:35
*God’s Greeting and Mutual Greeting
*Opening Song of Worship
PH #267 vs. 1, 2, 4—And Can It Be
APPROACHING THE LORD
Update on Summer Mission Project
Congregational Prayer
Offering for the General Fund
(After the offering, the organist will play, Jesus Loves Me, and the children are then invited forward for the Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal)
Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal (Ages 3-5)
The Blessing—Congregation—The Lord be with you
Children—And also with you
Evening Message Outline
May 18, 2014
Pastor Jonathan DePoy
“Increasing our Theology of Christ”
Colossians 1:15-23
I. Introduction—A Call to Increase our Theology of Christ
II. Colossians 1:15-20—The Christ Hymn
III. Increasing our Theology of Christ
1. Lord of Creation (vs. 15-17)
Jesus is the …
- Image of the Invisible God (vs. 15)
- Creator of the Universe (vs. 15-16)
- Sustainer of Creation (vs. 17)
2. Lord of Reconciliation (vs. 18-20)
Jesus is the …
- Head of the Church (vs. 18)
- Firstborn from the Dead (vs. 18)
- Fullness of God (vs. 19)
- Reconciler of Everything (vs. 20)
IV. Increased Theology Leads to Increased Adoration (vs. 21-23)
a. Jesus has Reconciled us to God (vs. 21-23)
b. Jesus Allows us to Participate in the Gospel (vs. 23)
Question of Application: Is Jesus Supreme in Your Life?
A TIME OF LEARNING
*Song of Preparation
Screen—How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23 (page 1142)
Message: Increasing Our Theology of Christ
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Application
HWC #234 vs. 1, 3, 4—Crown Him with Many Crowns
A TIME OF LIVING
*God’s Parting Blessing
*Doxology
PH #628—Praise God, You Angel Hosts Above
*Postlude
Worship Participants
Worship Leader: Pastor Jonathan DePoy
Pianist: Kathryn Zeinstra
Praise Team: Brenda Molendyk, John Sietsma, Stephanie Walters
Drums: Jason Walters
Guitars: Laura Nagelkerk, Tim Spahr, Kim Zeinstra
Children’s Message: Pam Shea
*Please Stand
LISTENING TO THE LORD
*Song of Preparation:
HWC #382 vs. 1, 2—Be Thou My Vision
Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14 (page 1142)
Message: Praying with Gospel Centered Hope
(Series: Godward Prayers)
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Application
PH #262 vs. 1, 2, 4—My Faith Looks Up to Thee
CELEBRATING THE LORD’S DEATH UNTIL HE COMES
The Lord’s Supper (page 984)
*Hymn of Thanksgiving
Screen—Wonderful Merciful Savior
LEAVING TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD
*God’s Parting Blessing
*Doxology
PH #632—To God Be the Glory
*Postlude
Worship Participants
Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle
Organist: Amy Wallenburg
Pianist: Stephanie Walters
Summer Mission Project Update: Kim Zeinstra
*Please Stand
Morning Message Outline
May 18, 2014
Pastor Matt Riddle
Colossians 1:3-14
Praying with Gospel Centered Hope
(Series: Godward Prayers)
I. Motivated by the Power of the Gospel
II. Aimed at the “Heart”
III. Grounded in the Hope of Christ
Evening Order of Worship
May 18, 2014—6:00 PM
A TIME OF PRAISE
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship—Psalm 113
*God’s Greeting
Opening Songs of Worship
Screen—He is Exalted
Screen—That’s Why We Praise Him
*Screen—All Heaven Declares
A TIME OF FAITH
*Apostles’ Creed (page 813)
*Song of Response
HWC #88 vs. 1, 4—Fairest Lord Jesus
Congregational Prayer
Offering for the General Fund
(After the offering, the pianist will play Jesus Loves Me and the children are then invited forward for a Message)
Children’s Message