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.



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Sermon Outline

“Faith's Victory”

1 John 5:1-5