January 1, 2023
Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church RCUS (Manitowoc, WI)
Sermon: “Faith's Victory"
1 John 5:1-5NKJV
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:46-48
Hymn 89 Come, Thou Almighty King
Salutation and Invocation
Choir "Adore"
We Confess our Christian Faith
Heidelberg Catechism #1-2
The Apostle's Creed
Congregational Prayer
Hymn 426 Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose
Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Scripture Text: 1 John 5:1-5
Sermon “Faith's Victory”
Prayer (concluded with Lord's Prayer in unison)
Hymn 568 God is My Strong Salvation
Tithes & Offerings Collected)
Benediction
Doxology
Announcements
- We welcome to our pulpit today, Rev. David Robbins. May God bless his ministry of the Gospel to our hearts today.
- Those wishing to contact Rev. Robbins for spiritual concerns, prayer requests or pastoral needs can call him at 1-408-310-2314.
- The annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, after a brief fellowship meal. All congregation members are encouraged and welcome to attend. (In case of a weather cancellation, the meeting would be Jan. 15).
- The officer elections to be held at this meeting are for a 3-year term. The Consistory nominates for Elder: Ron Mittelstaedt; and for Deacon: Rich Reineking. Please prayerfully consider these candidates in light of God’s description of these offices, found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-16 and 1 Peter 5:1-5.
- Our local Constitution states that one additional nomination for each position may be made by congregation members in good and regular standing. This nomination may be made as late as the day of the meeting. However, it is best for any potential nominee to have more advance notice, so please bring any additional nominations to the Consistory as soon as possible.
- There are General and Benevolent financial reports on a table in the fellowship hall. Please take one in preparation for the annual meeting.
- Please take your poinsettias home today. There are plastic bags on a table in the fellowship hall.
Notable this week:
Sermon Outline
“Faith's Victory”
1 John 5:1-5