Title: [03/30/2025 PM] - “Struck Down, But Not Destroyed” - 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Speaker: Rev. Ted Gray Series: Comfort in a World of Pain Date: March 30, 2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18; 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 We welcome our former pastor, Rev. Ted Gray in leading this evening's service. March 30, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Ted Gray Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God's Blessing Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Opening Hymn: 413 (blue) - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say *Apostles' Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 200:4 (red) Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Responsive Reading of Psalm 90 Hymn of Response: 176 (blue) – O God, Our Help in Ages Past WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Tepayac Christian School ----- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Responsive Reading of Psalm 90 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9 Sermon: "Struck Down, But Not Destroyed" ----- Prayer of Application *Hymn: 445 (blue) - When Peace Like a River *Benediction *Doxology: 473:1-3 (blue) – God Be with You till We Meet Again Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able -------- We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "Struck Down, But Not Destroyed" 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 I. The Bible warns us that there are many troubles in life (Job 5:6-7; Psalm 90:10; John 16:33). These troubles include: 1) Being hard pressed – afflicted (8a) 2) Being perplexed (8b) 3) Being persecuted (9a) 4) Being struck down (9b) II. How we are to persevere amid troubles: 1) By saving faith in Christ (13) 2) By the knowledge of Jesus' resurrection (14) and our identity with Him in life and in death (10-11) 3) By considering that our troubles are light and momentary compared to the eternal glory for all who, by

We welcome our former pastor, Rev. Ted Gray in leading this evening’s service. March 30, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Rev. Ted Gray Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Opening Hymn: 413 (blue) - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 200:4 (red) Holy God, We Praise Thy Name Responsive Reading of Psalm 90 Hymn of Response: 176 (blue) – O God, Our Help in Ages Past WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Tepayac Christian School ----- WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Responsive Reading of Psalm 90 Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Text: 2 Corinthians 4:8, 9 Sermon: “Struck Down, But Not Destroyed” ----- Prayer of Application *Hymn: 445 (blue) - When Peace Like a River *Benediction *Doxology: 473:1-3 (blue) – God Be with You till We Meet Again Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able -------- We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. – 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 “Struck Down, But Not Destroyed” 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 I. The Bible warns us that there are many troubles in life (Job 5:6-7; Psalm 90:10; John 16:33). These troubles include: 1) Being hard pressed – afflicted (8a) 2) Being perplexed (8b) 3) Being persecuted (9a) 4) Being struck down (9b) II. How we are to persevere amid troubles: 1) By saving faith in Christ (13) 2) By the knowledge of Jesus’ resurrection (14) and our identity with Him in life and in death (10-11) 3) By considering that our troubles are light and momentary compared to the eternal glory for all who, by

We welcome Mr. Thomas Bell in leading this morning’s service. March 30, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Thomas Bell Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 315 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 428 Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: URC Classis Home Missions Fund WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 331 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 15:32-16:13 Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Message: “Trust the Lord who Sees” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 82 A Goodly Theme Is Mine 1-4, 7 (tune of 389) *Benediction *Doxology: 36 The Ends of All the Earth Shall Hear Piano Postlude *Please stand if able -------- “Trust the Lord who Sees” - 1 Samuel 15:32-16:13 1. The Plan that is not seen 2. The King that is not seen 3. Reveal of the Anointed King.

Title: [03/23/2025 PM] - "Living Fruitfully in Plain Sight' - 2 Peter 1:1-11 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: Heidelberg Catechism Date: March 23, 2025 Bible: 2 Peter 1:1-11 In the evening we take up 2 Peter 1.1-11 and the first Lord's day of the third section of the Catechism. By grace, godliness is our response to what God has done for us. There is much help in His Word here. --------- March 23, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Responsive Reading of Psalm 72 Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-11 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 32 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon: "Living Fruitfully in Plain Sight" -------- Theme: The Lord calls the saved to be diligent in exercising godliness 1. Be diligent to know what has been given to you, vs 1-4 2. Be diligent to grow in the things given to you, vs 5-7 3. Be diligent to probe your life for what is given the Christian, vs 8-11

In the evening we take up 2 Peter 1.1-11 and the first Lord's day of the third section of the Catechism. By grace, godliness is our response to what God has done for us. There is much help in His Word here. --------- March 23, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 111 – O Lord, My God, Most Earnestly *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 324 – God Himself Is with Us Responsive Reading of Psalm 72 Hymn of Response: 135 – Christ Shall Have Dominion Congregational Prayer Offering: Divine Hope Seminary (Prison Ministries) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 452 – Have Thine Own Way, Lord Responsive Reading of Psalm 72 Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:1-11 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 32 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon: “Living Fruitfully in Plain Sight” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 456 – Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken *Benediction *Doxology: 488 – Now Blessed Be Jehovah God Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able -------- 2 Peter 1.1-11 Living Faithfully in Plain Sight Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 32 Theme: The Lord calls the saved to be diligent in exercising godliness 1. Be diligent to know what has been given to you, vs 1-4 2. Be diligent to grow in the things given to you, vs 5-7 3. Be diligent to probe your life for what is given the Christian, vs 8-11

Title: [03/23/2025 AM] - “Children Need to be Trained” - Proverbs 22.6 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Date: March 23, 2025 Bible: Proverbs 22:6 As we gather today for corporate worship we will do so with great thanksgiving to our God and under His Word at Proverbs 22.6. It is very important and helpful to know what the Lord says about raising our children (and influencing our grandchildren!), expecting they will learn to delight in Him like we do. Grace leads! ------- March 23, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 138 – In Sweet Communion, Lord, With Thee WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 354 – Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 237 – How Shall the Young Direct Their Way? Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22.6 Text: Proverbs 22.6a Message: "Children Need to be Trained" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 417 – Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us *Benediction *Doxology: 490 – Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above Piano Postlude *Please stand if able --------- Proverbs 22.6a Children Need to be Trained Theme: It is absolutely necessary that every covenant family obey this command 1. This command is based on an authority structure 2. This command is based on a necessity 3. This command requires authority 4. This command requires accepting the necessity

Title: [03/23/2025 AM] - “Children Need to be Trained” - Proverbs 22.6 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: Morning Sermons - OL URC Date: March 23, 2025 Bible: Proverbs 22:6 As we gather today for corporate worship we will do so with great thanksgiving to our God and under His Word at Proverbs 22.6. It is very important and helpful to know what the Lord says about raising our children (and influencing our grandchildren!), expecting they will learn to delight in Him like we do. Grace leads! ------- March 23, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 138 – In Sweet Communion, Lord, With Thee WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 354 – Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 237 – How Shall the Young Direct Their Way? Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22.6 Text: Proverbs 22.6a Message: "Children Need to be Trained" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 417 – Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us *Benediction *Doxology: 490 – Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above Piano Postlude *Please stand if able --------- Proverbs 22.6a Children Need to be Trained Theme: It is absolutely necessary that every covenant family obey this command 1. This command is based on an authority structure 2. This command is based on a necessity 3. This command requires authority 4. This command requires accepting the necessity

Title: [03/16/2025 AM] - "1st Expeditionary Force" - Mark 16:9-20 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: The Gospel of Mark Date: March 16, 2025 Bible: Mark 16:9-20 We return to the house of the Lord under His Word this Lord's Day to sing His praises and fellowship together as His people. In the morning we will have our very last sermon in the book of Mark. We take up the proper ending of Mark - 16. 9-20 with the sermon title "1st Expeditionary Force" to find much important truth for the church today. It is a great blessing to have the whole book of Mark and to come to the conclusion this Sunday. --------- March 16, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Mark 16.9-20 Text: Mark 16.9-20 Message: "1st Expeditionary Force" -------- Theme: The Lord sent out the first wave of His army with instructions for the time before the Canon was complete 1. The Lord rebukes His fearful, disbelieving army 2. The Lord sent out His army to teardown strongholds by preaching 3. The Lord sent out His army with signs for that particular age 4. The enthroned Lord still works through us to conquer with His gospel

We return to the house of the Lord under His Word this Lord's Day to sing His praises and fellowship together as His people. In the morning we will have our very last sermon in the book of Mark. We take up the proper ending of Mark - 16. 9-20 with the sermon title "1st Expeditionary Force" to find much important truth for the church today. It is a great blessing to have the whole book of Mark and to come to the conclusion this Sunday. --------- March 16, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 232 – O Praise the Lord, for He Is Good WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 246 – My Soul for Thy Salvation Faints WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 465 – Am I a Soldier of the Cross? Scripture Reading: Mark 16.9-20 Text: Mark 16.9-20 Message: “1st Expeditionary Force” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 466 – Onward, Christian Soldiers *Benediction *Doxology: 325 – Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ----------- Mark 16.9-20 1st Expeditionary Force Theme: The Lord sent out the first wave of His army with instructions for the time before the Canon was complete 1. The Lord rebukes His fearful, disbelieving army 2. The Lord sent out His army to teardown strongholds by preaching 3. The Lord sent out His army with signs for that particular age 4. The enthroned Lord still works through us to conquer with His gospel

Title: [03/09/2025 PM] - “God Came Down in Love for Life” - 1 John 4:9-11 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: He Lays Down His Life Date: March 9, 2025 Bible: 1 John 4:9-11; Philippians 2:1-11 After our fellowship meal we will be fed from 1 John 4.9-11 to note well why God came down. Let's make a plan to tell each other of our love for them and to engage in energetic heart-full worship of God in both services ---- March 9, 2025 AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God's Blessing Call to Worship *God's Greeting * Opening Hymn: 192 – Unto God Our Savior *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 491 – Gloria Patri Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-11 (all, 9-11) Hymn of Response: 376 – O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart's Desire Congregational Prayer Offering: Southside Pregnancy Center (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 330 – O Jesus, We Adore Thee Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-11 (all, 9-11) Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.9-11 Text: 1 John 4.9-11 Sermon: "God Came Down in Love for Life" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 329 – O Love of God, How Strong and True *Benediction *Doxology: 231 – Praise Jehovah, All Ye Nations Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able ----------- 1 John 4.9-11 God Came Down in Love for Life Theme: God sent His Son to make us the accepted in Him 1. The Father sent His Son, in love, for life 2. The Son came down from heaven for our salvation 3. The Son came to bear God's wrath against our sins 4. The Father sent His son, in love for love

After our fellowship meal we will be fed from 1 John 4.9-11 to note well why God came down. Let's make a plan to tell each other of our love for them and to engage in energetic heart-full worship of God in both services ---- March 9, 2025 AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 192 – Unto God Our Savior *Nicene Creed in Unison – page 4 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 491 – Gloria Patri Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-11 (all, 9-11) Hymn of Response: 376 – O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire Congregational Prayer Offering: Southside Pregnancy Center (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 330 – O Jesus, We Adore Thee Responsive Reading of Philippians 2.1-11 (all, 9-11) Scripture Reading: 1 John 4.9-11 Text: 1 John 4.9-11 Sermon: “God Came Down in Love for Life” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 329 – O Love of God, How Strong and True *Benediction *Doxology: 231 – Praise Jehovah, All Ye Nations Organ Postlude *Please Stand if able ----------- 1 John 4.9-11 God Came Down in Love for Life Theme: God sent His Son to make us the accepted in Him 1. The Father sent His Son, in love, for life 2. The Son came down from heaven for our salvation 3. The Son came to bear God’s wrath against our sins 4. The Father sent His son, in love for love

Title: [03/09/2025 AM] - "The Restorer of Our Soul" - Psalm 23 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Date: March 9, 2025 On the Lord's day upcoming we plan to worship the Lord under Word and sacrament. We have been preparing for this day. The morning "Word" will be Psalm 23. We need that Word ------ March 9, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 267 – All Who with Heart Confiding WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 44 – Lord, I Lift My Soul to Thee WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 40 – The Lord My Shepherd Holds Me Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 Text: Psalm 23 Message: "The Restorer of Our Souls" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 38 – The Lord's My Shepherd Celebration of the Lord's Supper *Hymn: 39.1-3 My Shepherd Is the Lord *Benediction *Doxology: 39.4, 5 My Shepherd Is the Lord Piano Postlude *Please stand if able -------- Psalm 23 The Restorer of Our Soul Theme: In the midst of the griefs of life our God in Christ restores our soul 1. Our preliminary confidence is in God as Shepherd 2. Every positive line of the Psalm is a God work 3. In our real hardships, we need His restorative work 4. So comfort and peace come as a gift from God

Title: [03/02/2025 PM] - “Justified Through Faith Alone: Believe God!” Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: God's Amazing Purpose Date: March 2, 2025 Bible: Romans 4:1-8 In the evening we are reminded of the great blessing of justification through faith alone from Romans 4.1-8. In different ways, each time of worship around these texts and issues will bless and strengthen us in Jesus. May His ministry continue to richly bless you. ----- MARCH 2, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Responsive Reading of Psalm 144 Scripture Reading: Romans 4.1-8 Text: Romans 4:1-8 Sermon: "Justified Through Faith Alone: Believe God!" ---------- Theme: God justified ungodly ones through faith alone – believe Him! 1. Abraham's works did not make him right - believe God 2. Imputed righteousness is what makes us right – believe God 3. That alien righteousness comes through faith alone – believe God!

In the evening we are reminded of the great blessing of justification through faith alone from Romans 4.1-8. In different ways, each time of worship around these texts and issues will bless and strengthen us in Jesus. May His ministry continue to richly bless you. ----- MARCH 2, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 190 – Sing a New Song to Jehovah *Apostles’ Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 316 – Now Thank We All Our God Responsive Reading of Psalm 144 Hymn of Response: 296.1-4, 7, 8 – Thrice Blest Be Jehovah Congregational Prayer Offering: Reformed Youth Services WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 331 (Red) O What a Wonderful, Wonderful Day Responsive Reading of Psalm 144 Scripture Reading: Romans 4.1-8 Text: Romans 4:1-8 Sermon: “Justified Through Faith Alone: Believe God!” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 55 – How Blest Is He Whose Trespass *Benediction *Doxology: 493 – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Organ Postlude -------- Romans 4.1-8 Justified Through Faith Alone: Believe God! Theme: God justified ungodly ones through faith alone – believe Him! 1. Abraham’s works did not make him right - believe God 2. Imputed righteousness is what makes us right – believe God 3. That alien righteousness comes through faith alone – believe God!

Title: [03/02/2025 AM] - “Repent for God is Good” - Joel 2:12-14 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: Heidelberg Catechism Date: March 2, 2025 Bible: Joel 2:12-14; Joel 2:1-17 On the Lord's day we will have a preparatory sermon in the morning from Joel 2:12-14 and Q/A 81 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Also, your copy of the preparatory devotional will be in your mailbox. ------ MARCH 2, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 314 – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 273 – From Out the Depths I Cry Reading of the Preparatory Form for Communion page 155 WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Chicago Christian Schools (CCS) WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 94: God, Be Merciful to Me Scripture Reading: Joel 2.1-17 Confessional Reading: Question & Answer 81, page 41 Text: Joel 2:12-14 Message: "Repent for God is Good" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 389 – Not What My Hands Have Done *Benediction *Doxology: 487 – May the Grace of Christ Our Savior *Please stand if able ----- Joel 2.12-14 Repent for God is Good Heidelberg Catechism Question & Answer 81 Theme: Our repentance required for worship is earnest because God is good 1. We begin by admitting we have wandered away 2. Our repentance is an earnest, comprehensive "inner" action 3. We who wandered return to God, knowing that He is good 4. God has worked repentance in us to bless us

On the Lord's day we will have a preparatory sermon in the morning from Joel 2.12-14 and Q/A 81 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Also, your copy of the preparatory devotional will be in your mailbox. ------ MARCH 2, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 314 – Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 273 – From Out the Depths I Cry Reading of the Preparatory Form for Communion page 155 WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Chicago Christian Schools (CCS) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 94: God, Be Merciful to Me Scripture Reading: Joel 2.1-17 Confessional Reading: Question & Answer 81, page 41 Text: Joel 2:12-14 Message: “Repent for God is Good” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 389 – Not What My Hands Have Done *Benediction *Doxology: 487 – May the Grace of Christ Our Savior *Please stand if able ----- Joel 2.12-14 Repent for God is Good Heidelberg Catechism Question & Answer 81 Theme: Our repentance required for worship is earnest because God is good 1. We begin by admitting we have wandered away 2. Our repentance is an earnest, comprehensive “inner” action 3. We who wandered return to God, knowing that He is good 4. God has worked repentance in us to bless us

Title: [02/23/2025 PM] - "Lord’s Supper Looks Up: Mass Pulls Down" Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: Heidelberg Catechism Date: February 23, 2025 Bible: Colossians 3:1-3 Sunday night we will take up Colossians 3.1-3 to guide our understanding of the condemnable idolatry of the Roman Catholic Mass (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 30, Q/A 80) and why it is so important to understand that Christ is SEATED on the throne. These are valuable truths to get right and will help us evangelistically with our Roman Catholic neighbors. ----------- EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 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: 319 - All Glory Be to Thee, Most High Responsive Reading of Psalm 69.30-36 (all, 34-36) Hymn of Response: 129 – They Lovingkindness, Lord, Is Good and Free Congregational Prayer WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 422 – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Responsive Reading of Psalm 69.30-36 (all, 34-36) Scripture Reading: Colossians 3.1-3 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 30 Text: Colossians 3.1-3 Sermon: "Lord's Supper Looks Up; Mass Pulls Down" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 423 – Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness *Benediction *Doxology: 438.1, 4 – Thy Love to Me, O Christ ---- Colossians 3.1-3 Lord's Supper Looks Up: Mass Pulls Down Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 30 Theme: As we participate biblically in the Lord's supper, we agree with God's Word 1. Is it right to call out error – should Q/A 80 be included? 2. The premise of a biblical Lord's supper is The Finished Work 3. The premise of the Roman Catholic Mass is earning favor 4. We commune with Christ who is seated in glory

Sunday night we will take up Colossians 3.1-3 to guide our understanding of the condemnable idolatry of the Roman Catholic Mass (Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 30, Q/A 80) and why it is so important to understand that Christ is SEATED on the throne. These are valuable truths to get right and will help us evangelistically with our Roman Catholic neighbors. ----------- EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE 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: 319 - All Glory Be to Thee, Most High Responsive Reading of Psalm 69.30-36 (all, 34-36) Hymn of Response: 129 – They Lovingkindness, Lord, Is Good and Free Congregational Prayer WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 422 – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Responsive Reading of Psalm 69.30-36 (all, 34-36) Scripture Reading: Colossians 3.1-3 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s day 30 Text: Colossians 3.1-3 Sermon: “Lord’s Supper Looks Up; Mass Pulls Down” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 423 – Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness *Benediction *Doxology: 438.1, 4 – Thy Love to Me, O Christ ---- Colossians 3.1-3 Lord’s Supper Looks Up: Mass Pulls Down Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 30 Theme: As we participate biblically in the Lord’s supper, we agree with God’s Word 1. Is it right to call out error – should Q/A 80 be included? 2. The premise of a biblical Lord’s supper is The Finished Work 3. The premise of the Roman Catholic Mass is earning favor 4. We commune with Christ who is seated in glory

Title: [02/23/2025 AM] - “Early Church: In Awe of His News” - Mark 16:1-8 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: The Gospel of Mark Date: February 23, 2025 Bible: Mark 16:1-8 As we gather on the Lord's Day we will begin the final chapter of the book of Mark. Didn't we just start our series though Mark? Haha. Seriously, this last chapter - all of it - has amazing encouragement and some challenges for us. It will be interesting! Sunday morning we take up Mark 16.1-8 to see how Christians act when faced with the amazing revelation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ---------- FEBRUARY 23, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 224 – Praise God, Ye Servants of the Lord WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 361 – Praise the Savior WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund of 1st Oak Lawn URC WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 360 – Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture Reading: Mark 16.1-8 Text: Mark 16.1-8 Message: "Early Church: In Awe of His News" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 412 – I Love to Tell the Story *Benediction *Doxology: 488 – Now Blessed Be Jehovah God Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ---------- Mark 16.1-8 Early Church: In Awe of His News Theme: We see here Christians acting like we do – in awe of the message of new life! 1. The women went to the tomb out of reverent love 2. They had not treasured up what Jesus had said until the angelic reminder 3. Mark's source, Peter, makes a cameo appearance focused on forgiveness 4. The pronouncement of new life produces profound fear – is this us?

As we gather on the Lord's Day we will begin the final chapter of the book of Mark. Didn't we just start our series though Mark? Haha. Seriously, this last chapter - all of it - has amazing encouragement and some challenges for us. It will be interesting! Sunday morning we take up Mark 16.1-8 to see how Christians act when faced with the amazing revelation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ---------- FEBRUARY 23, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 224 – Praise God, Ye Servants of the Lord WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 361 – Praise the Savior WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund of 1st Oak Lawn URC WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 360 – Alleluia! Alleluia! Scripture Reading: Mark 16.1-8 Text: Mark 16.1-8 Message: “Early Church: In Awe of His News” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 412 – I Love to Tell the Story *Benediction *Doxology: 488 – Now Blessed Be Jehovah God Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ---------- Mark 16.1-8 Early Church: In Awe of His News Theme: We see here Christians acting like we do – in awe of the message of new life! 1. The women went to the tomb out of reverent love 2. They had not treasured up what Jesus had said until the angelic reminder 3. Mark’s source, Peter, makes a cameo appearance focused on forgiveness 4. The pronouncement of new life produces profound fear – is this us?

Title: [02/16/2025 AM] - “Joseph’s Boldness for Jesus’ Burial” - Mark 15:42-47 Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Series: The Gospel of Mark Date: February 16, 2025 Bible: Mark 15:42-47 Let's also look forward with delight and expectation to the Lord's day upcoming. In the morning we will continue with Mark 15. 42-47 looking at 'Joseph's Boldness for Jesus' Burial'. There are wonderful and important truths to be gleaned from this text. Pray with me that the Lord will richly bless us from His Word here. ---------- FEBRUARY 16, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God's Greeting *Hymn: 118 – All Lands, to God in Joyful Sounds WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 140 - O God, How Good Thou Art WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: United Reformed Classis "Church Assistance Fund" WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 116.1-3 – Forth from Thy Courts Scripture Reading: Mark 15:42-47 Text: Mark 15.42-47 Message: "Joseph's Boldness for Jesus' Burial" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 457 – Lord Jesus, Can It Ever Be? Blue Psalter Hymnal *Benediction *Doxology: 463.1, 4 – He leadeth Me Piano Postlude *Please stand if able -------- Mark 15.42-47 Joseph's Boldness for Jesus' Burial Theme: The Lord brings forward His servant for 'such a time as this' 1. Sometimes regeneration happens behind closed doors 2. But evening is approaching 3. Josephus with the witness of the Centurion, professes faith in Christ 4. One of the Lord's rich men spends a sum for the glory of the Lord

Let's also look forward with delight and expectation to the Lord's day upcoming. In the morning we will continue with Mark 15. 42-47 looking at 'Joseph's Boldness for Jesus' Burial'. There are wonderful and important truths to be gleaned from this text. Pray with me that the Lord will richly bless us from His Word here. ---------- FEBRUARY 16, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 118 – All Lands, to God in Joyful Sounds WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 140 - O God, How Good Thou Art WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: United Reformed Classis “Church Assistance Fund” (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 116.1-3 – Forth from Thy Courts Scripture Reading: Mark 15.42-47 Text: Mark 15.42-47 Message: “Joseph’s Boldness for Jesus’ Burial” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 457 – Lord Jesus, Can It Ever Be? Blue Psalter Hymnal *Benediction *Doxology: 463.1, 4 – He leadeth Me Piano Postlude *Please stand if able -------- Mark 15.42-47 Joseph’s Boldness for Jesus’ Burial Theme: The Lord brings forward His servant for ‘such a time as this’ 1. Sometimes regeneration happens behind closed doors 2. But evening is approaching 3. Josephus with the witness of the centurion, professes faith in Christ 4. One of the Lord’s rich men spends a sum for the glory of the Lord

Title: [02/09/2025 AM] - "That They May Believe. Lazarus, Come Out!" - John 11:41-43 Series: God's Amazing Purpose Speaker: Mr. Anthony Sato Bible: John 11:1-44; John 11:41-43 Date: February 9, 2025 On the Lord's Day we will gather and seminarian Anthony Sato will take the morning worship preaching John 11.41-43 - "That They May Believe...Lazarus, Come Out!" We need these powerful reminders of eternal life. May the Lord bless our brother and us by him ----------- FEBRUARY 9, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: John 11:1-44 Text: John 11:41-43 Message: "That They May Believe...Lazarus, Come Out!"

On the Lord's Day we will gather and seminarian Anthony Sato will take the morning worship preaching John 11.41-43 - "That They May Believe...Lazarus, Come Out!" We need these powerful reminders of eternal life. May the Lord bless our brother and us by him ----------- FEBRUARY 9, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 135 Christ Shall Have Dominion WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 96 O God, the God That Saveth Me WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund of First Oak Lawn United Reformed Church (Please place your offering in the basket in back of sanctuary) WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 91 Dust to Dust, the Mortal Dies Scripture Reading: John 11:1-44 Text: John 11:41-43 Message: “THAT THEY MAY BELIEVE… LAZARUS, COME OUT!” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 448 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies *Benediction *Doxology: 471 Jerusalem the Golden Organ Postlude *Please stand if able

Title: [02/02/2025 PM] - “God’s Unconditional Love in Election” - Ephesians 1:3-6 Speaker: Thomas Bell Bible: Ephesians 1:3-11; Romans 9:10-16 Date: February 2, 2025 Please be in prayer for our brother Thomas Bell as he leads God's people in corporate worship this coming Lord's Day. We know that God will feed His flock and care for Thomas as He takes up the duties and responsibilities of leading both services. The Lord is faithful! FEBRUARY 2, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Thomas Bell ---------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 5 Scripture Reading: Romans 9:10-16, Ephesians 1:3-11 Text: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11 Sermon: “God’s Unconditional Love in Election” --------

Title: [02/02/2025 PM] - “God’s Unconditional Love in Election” - Ephesians 1:3-6 Speaker: Thomas Bell Bible: Ephesians 1:3-11; Romans 9:10-16 Date: February 2, 2025 Please be in prayer for our brother Thomas Bell as he leads God's people in corporate worship this coming Lord's Day. We know that God will feed His flock and care for Thomas as He takes up the duties and responsibilities of leading both services. The Lord is faithful! FEBRUARY 2, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Thomas Bell ---------- Responsive Reading of Psalm 5 Scripture Reading: Romans 9:10-16, Ephesians 1:3-11 Text: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11 Sermon: “God’s Unconditional Love in Election” --------

Title: [02/02/2025 AM] - “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” - 1 Peter 5:5-7, Matt 5:3 Speaker: Thomas Bell Bible: 1 Peter 5:5-7; Matthew 5:3 Date: February 2, 2025 Please be in prayer for our brother Thomas Bell as he leads God's people in corporate worship this coming Lord's Day. We know that God will feed His flock and care for Thomas as He takes up the duties and responsibilities of leading both services. The Lord is faithful! ----------- FEBRUARY 2, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Thomas Bell Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship Psalm 95 *God's Greeting *Hymn: 184 Now with Joyful Exaltation WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 55 How Blest is He Whose Trespass WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Mid America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 388 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Matthew 5:3 Text: Matthew 5:3 Message: "Blessed are the Poor in Spirit" Prayer of Application *Hymn: 268 Red Hymnal: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy *Benediction *Doxology: 493 Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ---------------

Please be in prayer for our brother Thomas Bell as he leads God's people in corporate worship this coming Lord's Day. We know that God will feed His flock and care for Thomas as He takes up the duties and responsibilities of leading both services. The Lord is faithful! ----------- FEBRUARY 2, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Mr. Thomas Bell Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship Psalm 95 *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 184 Now with Joyful Exaltation WE CONFESS OUR SINS; GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 55 How Blest is He Whose Trespass WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: Mid America Reformed Seminary in Dyer, Indiana WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 388 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Matthew 5:3 Text: Matthew 5:3 Message: “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 268 Red Hymnal: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy *Benediction *Doxology: 493 Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ---------------

Title: [01/26/2025 PM] - “The Command to Experiential Communion” - 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34; 1 Corinthians 11:24 Date: January 26, 2025 The evening sermon will be 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 with help from Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 28 & 29. Do you know what it is to practice "experiential communion"? Does our Lord's supper practice (activity) matter? Why was the Apostle Paul so angry with the Christians in Corinth? These vital matters will have our full attention Sunday night.. ------------ JANUARY 26, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE ------------ WE HEAR GOD'S WORD *Hymn: 422 – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's days 28, 29 Text: 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Sermon: "The Command to Experiential Communion" ------------- 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 The Command to Experiential Communion Heidelberg Catechism Lord's days 28 & 29 Theme: The command to eat and drink at His table is testimony and spiritual enrichment 1). What Christ has provided He also commands that we take in 2). Our ingesting reminds us of all He has done for us 3). Our ingesting nourishes us for eternal life 4). that which we see we must taste to "see" that He is good!

The evening sermon will be 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 with help from Heidelberg Catechism Lord's day 28 & 29. Do you know what it is to practice "experiential communion"? Does our Lord's supper practice (activity) matter? Why was the Apostle Paul so angry with the Christians in Corinth? These vital matters will have our full attention Sunday night.. ------------ JANUARY 26, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 84 – God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength Apostles Creed in Unison - page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal Hymn of Response: 443 – Faith of Our Fathers Responsive Reading of Psalm 34.1-10 Hymn of Response: 58 – The Lord I Will at All Times Bless Congregational Prayer WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 422 – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s days 28, 29 Text: 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 Sermon: “The Command to Experiential Communion” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 138 – In Sweet Communion, Lord, with Thee *Benediction *Doxology: 425 – Jesus, Lover of My Soul Piano Postlude ------------- 1 Corinthians 11.17-34 The Command to Experiential Communion Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s days 28 & 29 Theme: The command to eat and drink at His table is testimony and spiritual enrichment What Christ has provided He also commands that we take in Our ingesting reminds us of all He has done for us Our ingesting nourishes us for eternal life That which we see we must taste to “see” that He is good!

Title: [01/26/2025 AM] - “Witnesses of His Death” - Mark 15:35-41 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 15:35-41; Mark 15 Date: January 26, 2025 In the morning we continue in Mark 15.35-41 and discover that God has appointed witnesses of the death of His Son. Those witnesses teach us several important truths about Christ's sacrificial work, and those truths help us grasp better the "so great" salvation He has accomplished for us. We need these things: Come ready for spiritual food! ------------ Scripture Reading: Mark 15:35-41 Text: Mark 15:35-41 Message: "Witnesses of His Death" ------------ Theme: God ordained that many witnessed and can testify to the death of the Savior 1. The prophets witness to His satisfactory death 2. The structure of old covenant worship testifies to worth of His death 3. A Roman official testifies to the character of the satisfaction 4. A host of women witnessed and could testify to His ministry

In the morning we continue in Mark 15.35-41 and discover that God has appointed witnesses of the death of His Son. Those witnesses teach us several important truths about Christ's sacrificial work, and those truths help us grasp better the "so great" salvation He has accomplished for us. We need these things: Come ready for spiritual food! ------------ JANUARY 26, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 89 – Within Thy Temple, Lord WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Will of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 114 – Praise Waits for Thee in Zion WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 353 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus Scripture Reading: Mark 15:35-41 Text: Mark 15:35-41 Message: “Witnesses of His Death” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 350 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross *Benediction: *Doxology: 325 – Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ------------ Mark 15.35-41 Witnesses of His Death Theme: God ordained that many witnessed and can testify to the death of the Savior 1. The prophets witness to His satisfactory death 2. The structure of old covenant worship testifies to worth of His death 3. A Roman official testifies to the character of the satisfaction 4. A host of women witnessed and could testify to His ministry

Title: [01/19/2025 PM] - "Baptism: Washed with Christ’s Blood and Spirit" Series: Heidelberg Catechism Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Romans 6:1-14 Date: January 19, 2025 January 19, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE ---------------- WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Responsive Reading of Matthew 28.16-20 Scripture Reading: Romans 6.1-14 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's days 26 and 27 Text: Romans 6.1-14 Sermon: "Baptism: Washed with Christ's Blood and Spirit" ------------- Theme: We profess that baptism is the sign of both forgiveness and cleansing 1. I will say that I have been crucified with Christ, buried with Him through baptism 2. My sins are forgiven, I am clean by His washing 3. I will say that I have been raised from the dead with Christ 4. My life is offered to God for righteousness

January 19, 2025 EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Prayer for God’s Blessing Call to Worship *God’s Greeting * Opening Hymn: 267 – All Who with Heart Confiding *Apostles Creed in Unison – page 3 in back of Psalter Hymnal *Hymn of Response: 313.3, 4 – We Praise Thee, O God Responsive Reading of Matthew 28.16-20 Hymn of Response: (Red) 226 – We Bless the Name of Christ the Lord Congregational Prayer Offering: Luke Society WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 169.1-5 – My Song Forever Shall Record Responsive Reading of Matthew 28.16-20 Scripture Reading: Romans 6.1-14 Confessional Reading: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s days 26 and 27 Text: Romans 6.1-14 Sermon: “Baptism: Washed with Christ’s Blood and Spirit” Prayer of Application ---------- *Hymn: 169.6-9 – My Song Forever Shall Record *Benediction *Doxology: 487 – May the Grace of Christ Our Savior Piano Postlude *Please Stand if able ------------- Romans 6.1-14 Baptism: Washed with Christ’s Blood and Spirit Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s days 26 & 27 Theme: We profess that baptism is the sign of both forgiveness and cleansing 1. I will say that I have been crucified with Christ, buried with Him through baptism 2. My sins are forgiven, I am clean by His washing 3. I will say that I have been raised from the dead with Christ 4. My life is offered to God for righteousness

Title: [01/19/2025 AM] - "Desertion" - Mark 15:33-34 Series: The Gospel of Mark Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Mark 15:33; Mark 15:34 Date: January 19, 2025 This morning of the Lord's day brings us to that very deep text of Mark 15.33, 34. As I said last Sunday, this text is almost un-preach-able. What I mean is it is incredibly hard for mere humans (like me) to fully grasp what is going on when Jesus speaks those words - but then to also preach well on that text....please be in prayer. ------------ January 19, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE ------------- Scripture Reading: Mark 15.33, 34 Text: Mark 15.33, 34 Message: "Desertion" ------------ Theme: We glean what we are able from the impenetrable depths of His desertion on the cross 1. At Bethlehem God tasked a star – at Golgotha, darkness 2. The Psalm is only fulfilled by this Man at this moment 3. To boldly go where no one else could ever possibly go

The morning of the Lord's day brings us to that very deep text of Mark 15.33, 34. As I said last Sunday, this text is almost un-preach-able. What I mean is it is incredibly hard for mere humans (like me) to fully grasp what is going on when Jesus speaks those words - but then to also preach well on that text....please be in prayer. ------------ January 19, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Piano Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 186 – Sing to the Lord, the Rock of Our Salvation WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 94 – God, Be Merciful to Me WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund and Divine Hope Reformed Seminary Classes in Indiana Prisons WE HEAR GOD’S WORD *Hymn: 355 – O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Scripture Reading: Mark 15.33, 34 Text: Mark 15.33, 34 Message: “Desertion” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 381 – Man of Sorrows, What a Name *Benediction *Doxology: 389.2, 3 – Not What My Hands Have Done Piano Postlude *Please stand if able ------------ Mark 15.33, 34 Desertion Theme: We glean what we are able from the impenetrable depths of His desertion on the cross 1. At Bethlehem God tasked a star – at Golgotha, darkness 2. The Psalm is only fulfilled by this Man at this moment 3. To boldly go where no one else could ever possibly go

Title: [01/12/2025 PM] - “What Is Biblical Meditation?” - Psalm 1 Series: Scriptural Meditation Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Psalm 1 Date: January 12, 2025 In the evening we will come back to Psalm 1 for an important sermon on Biblical meditation. We have a huge blessing of God's Word to direct our thoughts, actions, reactions, plans, and dreams. To do that, we each need to put into practice Biblical meditation. I am very convinced this is one of the most needed and least understood (and practiced) spiritual discipline. Here is our need and our privilege! ------- Responsive Reading of Galatians 5:16-26 Scripture Reading: Psalm 1 Text: Psalm 1 Sermon: "What Is Biblical Meditation?" ------- Theme: A growing delight for God includes an active biblical meditation 1. The purpose is not emptying, but filling 2. The focus is Christ and His work in our life 3. The process requires choices to direct our heart 4. The result is an increasing fruitfulness that marks us

Title: [01/12/2025 AM] - “Our Need This New Year” - Psalm 15 Series: Running the Race Speaker: Rev. Harold Miller Bible: Psalm 15 Date: January 12, 2025 This Sunday morning we come to Psalm 15, that significant Psalm which sets before us the holiness of the Christian from the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ by His Word and Spirit. Every officer and each Christian can learn and grow and glory in Jesus Christ all the more from Psalm 15 ------------ WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Reading: Psalm 15 Text: Psalm 15 Message: "Our Need This New Year" -------------- Theme: The Lord declares that living with Him requires a comprehensive holiness 1. By grace we ask; by grace we get an answer 2. The answer includes the warning about a 'mere profession' 3. The answer addresses the common issues of life 4. The answer mandates we show our profession

This Sunday morning we will come to Psalm 15, that significant Psalm which sets before us the holiness of the Christian from the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ by His Word and Spirit. Every officer and each Christian can learn and grow and glory in Jesus Christ all the more from Psalm 15 --------- January 12, 2025 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Organ Prelude to the Worship Service Silent Prayer Call to Worship *God’s Greeting *Hymn: 14 – Whole-hearted Thanksgiving to Thee I Will Bring WE CONFESS OUR SINS, GOD RESTORES US Reading of the Law of God Confession and Assurance Hymn of Response: 353 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus WE THANK GOD WITH OUR PRAYERS AND GIFTS Congregational Prayer Offering: General Fund Of Oak Lawn URC Church (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: Psalm 15 Text: Psalm 15 Message: “Our Need This New Year” Prayer of Application *Hymn: 318 – Holy, Holy, Holy *Benediction *Doxology: 493 – Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Fl Organ Postlude *Please stand if able -------------- Psalm 15 Our Need This New Year Theme: The Lord declares that living with Him requires a comprehensive holiness 1. By grace we ask; by grace we get an answer 2. The answer includes the warning about a ‘mere profession’ 3. The answer addresses the common issues of life 4. The answer mandates we show our profession

Title: [01/05/2025 AM] - "Biblical Wisdom for a New Year" - James 4:13-17 Series: Running the Race Speaker: Rev. Ted Gray Bible: James 4:13-17; James 4:15 Date: January 5, 2025 Bulletin outline: ...You ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:15 “Biblical Wisdom for the New Year” James 4:13-17 I. These verses remind us that: 1) No one knows what the future holds (14a; Ecclesiastes 8:7) 2) Our lives are very brief, a “mist” (14b) II. Therefore: 1) All plans must be made subject to God’s will (13-15) 2) We are not to boast about our future plans (13, 16), but “let him who boasts, boast in the Lord” (1 Cor. 1:31; Jer. 9:23-24) 3) In the brief span of our lives we are to actively do good, otherwise we commit sins of omission, “for whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin” (17)