EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 323 – Father, Again in Jesus’ Name we Meet *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 348 – All Glory, Laud, and Honor Responsive Reading of Psalm 141 Hymn of Response: 292.1-4, 7 – O Lord, Make Haste to Hear Congregational Prayer Offering: International Theological Educational Ministries, Inc. Work in Russia ( Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 20 – Who, O Lord, with Thee Abiding Scripture Reading: James 3.1-12 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 43 Text: James 3.9, 10 Sermon: “Our Digital Tongue-Print” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 185 (Red) – Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me *Benediction *Doxology: (Red) 557 – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ James 3.9, 10 Our Digital Tongue-Print Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 43 Theme: Our witness about our “neighbors” on social media must help them to glorify God 1. The 9th commandment for today obviously includes our use of social media 2. As with other forms of speech, social media can be used to glorify God 3. As social media can also be used to “…curse men” 4. We must be proactive and control reactions to well-use this powerful speech tool ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ James 3.9 and Lord’s Day 43 fill in the blank 1. People of God, the way we speak is like bit to _______________, rudder to _____________, and ________________ to forest-fire. The power of speech is both tiny and catastrophic, including _________________ speech. 2. People of God, James 3 would have been preached to remind Christian of how to speak, or ____________, in coffee shops, restaurants, elevators, and church _________________ halls. Now, we all need to hear about our _______________ _____________ ______________. 3. People of God, we must understand that this typing, _________________, and use of _______________ means, is speech covered under the ______ Commandment for our blessing or our curse. 4. People of God, when we _____________ or _______________ only and always agreeably to God’s Word He can be ________________ by our _______________ tongue. 5. People of God, we can be joyful knowing that our _______________ and purpose in our _____________ speech is to speak the truth. We want to ________________ the truth in all we do! 6. People of God, we curse men with ungodly ______________, by ________________ postings, or by joining, digitally, ungodly ______________-________________. 7. People of God, Proverbs 25.___ tell us that a “…Word _____________ spoken is like apples of ____________ in settings of silver…” but social media usually does not lend itself to _________________ fitly, wisely. 8. People of God, it is ________________ righteous to group _____________, to group _______________, to group condemn, or in any other way _____________ our digital voices to the chorus of the _____________, shouting for mob justice. 9. People of God, the way we choose to use ________________ _________________ can bless others, leading them to a desire to _________________ God in all they do.

The Lord perfectly knows all that needs to be said and done and He will comfort His people. Speaking of comfort - our next sermon in the series "Yes, You Can Read the Bible" is from 2 Corinthians 1.3-11. Last week we looked at context from verses 1,2 and now we examine Author's intent. What was God's purpose in giving to us 2 Corinthians 1.3-11? Comfort! But we need to see both how to discern His intent and then learn why it is so vital that He gives us comfort. I hope and pray that you will make every effort to be in church Sunday morning. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 23, 2022 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 191 – Sing, Sing a New Song to Jehovah WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn: 246 – My Soul for Thy Salvation Faints WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Pregnancy Aid in the South Suburbs (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 78 – Judge Me, God of My Salvation Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1.3-11 Text: 2 Corinthians 1.3-11 Message: “God Intends that We Find Comfort” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 445 – When Peace, Like a River *Benediction *Doxology: 231 – Praise Jehovah, All Ye Nations Organ Postlude *Please stand if able ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- God Intends We Find Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Theme: The Lord directs that the church in trouble finds comfort in His sovereignty God Intends… 1. …that we praise Him as He oversees our trials 2. …that we know He uses us to comfort one another 3. …that we understand suffering is a true part of the Christian life 4. …that He be our only comfort in life and death

In the evening we take up Leviticus 19.33-37 and Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 42, dealing with the 8th commandment. Do we understand and live out biblical equity? That word - equity - has been WRONGLY redefined by our secular culture. While the society demands that all bow to 'diversity - equity - inclusion' key words of the woke politics of the day. But in the Bible God uses the word 'equity' in a very different way. We will take up this issue with great concern for Christians in our day. By the way, the subtitle of the evening sermon is "The Sin of 'if you ain't Dutch you ain't much." Yes, we need to go there. Please pray that we will have open hearts and minds as the Lord lovingly sanctifies us in His Word. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 180 – It Is Good to Sing Thy Praises *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: - 491 Gloria Patri Responsive Reading of Psalm 101 Hymn of Response: 101 A (Trinity Psalter) Congregational Prayer Offering: All God’s People ( Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 267 – All Who with Heart Confiding Scripture Reading: Leviticus 19.33-37 Leviticus 19:33-37 New International Version 33 “‘When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. 34 The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God. 35 “‘Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity. 36 Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah[a] and an honest hin.[b] I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt. 37 “‘Keep all my decrees and all my laws and follow them. I am the Lord.’” Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 42 Text: Leviticus 19.33-37 Sermon: “True Equity and Beyond (or the sin of “If you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much)” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 449 – Fill Thou My Life *Benediction *Doxology: 435 – Humble Praises, Holy Jesus Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leviticus 19:33-37 True Equity and Beyond (Or the Sin of “If You Ain’t Dutch, You Ain’t Much”) Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 42 Theme: Godliness demands true equity and beyond 1. The common context will always be Tribalism 2. Don’t steal…or swindle…for that is stealing, too 3. All methods of setting value must declare truth 4. Obeying the Lord will enable us to help our neighbor

When we remember the sovereignty of God - that He is in control of all things - and that our Father in heaven is kind and merciful and especially that He has sent His only begotten Son for us we can have peace in trying times. We have every reason for peace and confidence today - and for the rest of our tomorrows. What joy it is to know our God! In the morning of the upcoming Lord's Day we will take our second look at the mini-series "Yes, You Can Read the Bible" by examining context - "why is context so important?" There will be several things to consider here and we will do so from 2 Corinthians 1.1,2. To help you in planning ahead for this series please know that the following Lord's Day morning sermon will look at intent - "why did the Holy Spirit inspire these Words?" - from the next text - 2 Corinthians 1.3-11. So for the next two Lord's days we will look at 2 Corinthians 1.1-11 carefully. Please pray for deeper interest in reading the Bible and ask the Lord to give you the tools to do this more and more! Also, have you thought of a friend or two you might invite? We want people to know that we can read the Bible ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 16, 2022 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 187 – Sing to the Lord, Sing His Praise WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn: 55 – How Blest is He Whose Trespass WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and URCNA Mission Coordinator Rev. Richard Bout (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 129 – Thy Lovingkindness, Lord, is Good and Free Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 1: 1-11 Text: 2 Corinthians 1.1, 2 Message: “The Context of the Proclaimed Comfort” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 398 – The Church’s One Foundation *Benediction *Doxology: 443 – Faith of our Fathers Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Corinthians 1.1-11, #1 (Verses 1,2): The Context of the Proclaimed Comfort Theme: Understanding the context revealed grants clarity about the comfort proclaimed 1. What is the significance of the persons named here? 2. What office is set forth here? 3. What is told to us about the audience? 4. What should we make of the greeting? -

The PM worship will be from Leviticus 18 and the 7th commandment at Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 41. Surely we need to be honest and forthright about sexuality and the terrible errors our culture is making about sexuality. We will see that God is quite honest and forthright in Leviticus 18 (like He is at Romans1) and we will deal with this matter carefully and with transparency. Please pray that many might hear His Word on this timely subject. By the way, Canada just made it illegal to preach the kind of sermon you will hear (Lord willing) Sunday night. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 194 – Jehovah Reigns in Majesty *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 317 – Come, Thou Almighty King Responsive Reading of Psalm 107.1-16 Hymn of Response: 217 – O Praise the Lord, for He is Good Congregational Prayer Offering: Rev. Wm. Green and his work in Costa Rica ( Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 195 – All People That on Earth Do Dwell Scripture Reading: Leviticus 18.1-30 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 41 Text: Leviticus 18.1-30 Sermon: “Hatred Commanded to Preserve Purity” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 427 – I Need Thee Every Hour *Benediction *Doxology: 438 – Thy Love to me, O Christ Organ Postlude ------------------------------------------------------------------ Leviticus 18:1-30 Hatred Commanded to Preserve Purity Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s day 41 Theme: God calls us to hate every violation of the 7th commandment 1. The world ‘around’ the church has always loved detestable things 2. We are commanded to hate these sins the world approves 3. We must also hate actions which lead to these vile things 4. We are safe when we remain in proper boundaries -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

We all have had another challenging week - at least it feels that way at the moment. We have all heard about the untimely and sudden death of a young adult member ;politics, the economy, the virus, general discouragement all take their toll on our "peace and tranquility." To be blunt - we need the upcoming Lord's day. I hope and pray you will be at church if at all possible in two days. Meanwhile, continue to uphold one another in prayer. In the morning we begin our four-part mini-series on "Yes, you can read the Bible!" taking up Psalm 119.169-176. If you have not yet had an opportunity, consider inviting a friend or neighbor to come to church with you. Offer to have them stay at your home for lunch after church and discuss what they heard in the preached Word. We can help and encourage other people to take up the Bible and read - and in that reading learn of the glorious Savior Jesus Christ and His saving work --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 9, 2022 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 321 – O Day of Rest and Gladness WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn: 29 – Jehovah’s Perfect Law WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Evangelism (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 257 – O Let My Supplicating Cry Scripture Reading: Psalm 119.169-176 Text: Psalm 119.169-176 Message: “The Lord Wants Us to Read His Word” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 412 – I Love to Tell the Story *Benediction *Doxology: 306 – O Praise Ye the Lord Organ Postlude *Please stand if able ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Psalm 119.169-176 The Lord Wants Us to Read His Word Theme: God tells us that reading His Word will be for our good 1. Notice the emotional excitement about His Word – God approves! 2. Notice the specific request for help from His Word – God approves! 3. Notice the various words describing The Word – God instructs! 4. Notice that life is found in His Word – God saves!

Oh may He be glorified in the assembling together of His church on the first Sunday of the new year and we will also need what He has for us in the evening service - Psalm 90. "New Year, Eternal God" is the sermon title and the theme is "As we sinners begin this new year, our confidence is the eternality of our God." Please commit yourself to attend the evening worship service. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 176 – O God, Our Help in Ages Past *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 477.1, 4 – O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand Responsive Reading of Psalm 90 Hymn of Response: 175 – Lord, Through All the Generations Congregational Prayer Offering: Madison Reformed Church in Madison, Indiana ( Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 90 A (Trinity Psalter) – Lord You Have Been Our Dwelling Place Scripture Reading: Psalm 90 Text: Psalm 90 Sermon: “New Year, Eternal God” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 454.1-3 – Nearer, Still Nearer *Benediction *Doxology: 454.4 – Nearer, Still Nearer Piano Postlude ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Psalm 90.1-17 Near Year, Eternal God Theme: As we sinners begin this new year our confidence is the eternality of our God 1. The First thing is His eternality 2. Our sinful condition means grave danger for us 3. Our requests to our Eternal God include days and years 4. But our primary petition is for His glory through us

The New Year came in with a white blast! The Lord's day will also come in with power and purity, the Lord reminding us that our sins have been made white like snow. In the morning we have the installation of two elders and two deacons and the Lord will direct our understanding of the grace of office-bearers from Titus 1.1-9 and Article 30 of the Belgic Confession. Oh may He be glorified in the assembling together of His church on the first Sunday of the new year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JANUARY 2, 2022 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 1 (Red) How Great Thou Art WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Installation of Office-Bearers (p. 173) Hymn: 160 – Lord God of Hosts, in Mercy WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Southwest Chicago Christian Schools (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 166- Zion, Founded on the Mountains Scripture Reading: Titus 1.1-9 Confessional Reading: Belgic Confession Article 30 Text: Titus 1-19 Message: “Orderliness for Health in His Church” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 463 – He Leadeth Me *Benediction *Doxology: 475 – Another Year Is Dawning Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Titus 1.1-9 Orderliness for Health in His Church Belgic Confession Article 30 Theme: Christ graciously equips His church with the orderliness we need 1. Orderliness from the Word preached: Ministers 2. Orderliness from the Word applied: Elders & Deacons 3. Orderliness from the Word manifested: Every member

EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 342 - Silent Night! Holy Night! *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 491 – Gloria Patri Responsive Reading of Deuteronomy 33.24-29 Hymn of Response: 343 – Brightest and Best of the Sons Congregational Prayer Offering: El Pacto de Gracia Church in Chicago Heights, IL (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 95 – (Red) It Came upon the Midnight Clear Scripture Reading: Luke 2.36-40 Text: Luke 2:36-40 Message: “The Old Covenant Speaks of the New” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 383 – O For a Thousand Tongues *Benediction *Doxology: 310 – Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able PIANIST: Barb Schutt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luke 2.36-40 The Old Covenant Speaks of the New Theme: The Lord has His old covenant spokesperson testify about Jesus, a better covenant 1. Anna was of the old covenant by calling and lineage 2. Anna’s “home” shows she represents the old covenant 3. Jesus is spoken of as redemption out of the old covenant 4. Everything having to do with Jesus is righteous and godly