On Sunday we gather for worship, twice, and then, of secondary importance we have a congregational meeting following the AM worship. The morning sermon will be our last in Mark for a few weeks. Mark 5.35-43 is the last text dealing with the section on "death and the demonic" and we see the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ over death, but over disbelief as well. The Lord counters, confronts, conquers, and commands issues surrounding death and the lack of faith expressed by needy people. It is a very good thing that He is both able and willing to show His victory over death and our own lack of faith. The AM worship is also our preparatory service for the Lord's supper the following Sunday. Please look in your mailbox for the preparatory devotional written for your benefit November 28, 2021 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 204 – O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn: 376 – O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: 1st United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 406 – Comfort, Comfort Ye My People Scripture Reading: Mark 5.35-43 Text: Mark 5.35-43 Message: “Confronting Death & Demonic #4: Resurrection!” Prayer of Application Reading of the Preparatory Form, page 155 *Hymn: 360 – Alleluia! Alleluia! *Benediction *Doxology: 233.1, 4, 8 – Let All Exalt Jehovah’s Goodness Organ Postlude ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mark 5.35-43 Confronting Death & The Demonic, #4: Resurrection! Theme: The Lord’s power over death and unbelief shown by His conquering of both 1. The Lord counters news meant to kill faith 2. The Lord confronts activity meant to kill faith 3. The Lord conquers a situation meant to kill faith 4. The Lord commands behaviors which will grow faith

For the evening we take up the fifth commandment from a unique perspective. Proverbs 23.22 has something to say about how (adult) children should respect elderly parents. The command to honor father and mother does not have an expiration date, but when our parents become elderly (or when we do!) new challenges confront living out the 5th commandment. This important Biblical truth needs to be proclaimed in this day of euthanasia and "assisted suicide." For this sermon too ask the Lord to prepare your heart in hearing His preached Word Proverbs 23.22 Training Our Children for Our Old Age Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s day 39 Theme: Children taught to be godly adults will honor parents who struggle in old age 1. The fifth commandment is the rule from love 2. Parents are to be respected as those who gave us life 3. Old age will bring new defects and challenges to dad and mom 4. Yet aged parents are to be honored, as their love is unchanged

We welcomed the Men of A-Chord to join us during our evening worship service as they sing to God's glory. Our sermon will look at the fact that singing is worship from Revelation 5.1-14. We have the excellent opportunity to learn from Scripture why we sing in corporate worship and we will discover how much God is glorified in the worship-singing of our practice! So we will sing, listen to the Men of A-Chord sing, and have our heart filled with the Word of God about worship-singing. Revelation 5.1-14 Singing IS Worship Theme: God has given the gift of worship-singing to exalt Jesus Christ 1. The context of worship-singing is the reality of all-failure 2. Notice what Jesus has given 3. Notice what He should receive? 4. We are the ones to sing in worship of Jesus

In the morning we continue our study of Mark taking the final section of chapter 4 - 4.35-41. His Word rebukes the winds, waves, and disciples. What are we to make of this? This text is actually the first of a few texts where we see the Lord confronting death and the demonic. It is amazing how clearly the Lord shows us His power in these next few texts. Be encouraged!! Mark 4. 35-41 Confronting Death and the Demonic #1: Who is This? Theme: During a dangerous crisis comes clarity about the person and power of Jesus Christ 1. On the sea of Galilee evening was the best time for crossing 2. God’s Sovereign choice was to allow the enemies’ rage 3. Swamped with fear, the disciples accused Jesus of being a lawbreaker 4. The Lord’s rebukes cause earthly quiet and the demand for faith

In the evening we come to the 3rd of 4 sermons on the fourth commandment. This sermon, from Isaiah 58.13, 14 will show us the great joy the Christian sabbath is for us. "Call the sabbath a delight"! Let's do that Sunday evening in gathered corporate worship! Isaiah 58.13, 14 The Fourth Commandment #3: Sunday as Rejoicing / Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 38 Theme: Joy comes from deciding to honor God’s fourth commandment 1. The temptation to do our own thing on Sunday is real 2. Our challenge is to answer the “ifs” 3. God promises to give us true joy by this glorious day! 4. The command and promise rest on God’s Own Authority