St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Pastor Daniel R. Schnabel 15470 County Road 31, Hamburg, MN
He is your praise, and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things which your eyes have seen. Deut. 10:21
Lord’s Day — December 6th, 2020
Prelude & Piano - Dana Willemsen
Ringing of the bell
Welcome & Announcements
Silent Prayer and Call to Worship
• Salutation and Prayer
• Gloria Patri 735
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
• Confession of Faith- Apostles' Creed
Hymn “Away In The Manger” 204
Heidelberg Catechism - Lord’s Day 47
We Read God’s Law:Isaiah 7:10-17 (Bible p. 610)
Confession of Sin & Pastoral Prayer w/ Lord’s Prayer
Call to Repentance and Assurance of Pardon: “Behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” Jer. 23:5-6
• Hymn “Silent Night ” 210
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 (B. p. 849)
Sermon: Born With A Special Name & Purpose!
Hymn-Offering “Joy To The World” 195
• Benediction
• Doxology 731
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
• Silent Prayer
• Ringing of the Bell
Postlude
• Those who are able, please stand
Welcome to St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church, especially those who are visiting with us. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please fill out a visitor card in the pew or the guest registry in the entryway. But as for me it is good to be near God. Psalm 73:28
Elders: Richard K., Alan H. and Lance K.
Deacons: Mike G., Randy H. and Paul J.
Church 467-3878 Parsonage 467-3872 Cell Phone (952) 240-0886
- This Week at St. Paul’s -
Thursday Consistory at 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Parking lot FM broadcast channel is fm 88.7.
Electronic tithing - text “Give” & number to (952) 373-0229
or visit stpaulsrcus.org
St. Paul’s Ev Reformed Guest Network “stp15470”
- Announcements -
Due to the governor’s request and other reasons, we will be providentially hindered for a time from having catechism, Sunday School, Bible Study or other studies. Lord willing these can resume soon.
As we come to the close of the year the cut off for reimbursement is Sunday December 13th. If you have done work for the church or will before the end of the year, or you have things you purchased on behalf of the church, even if you want you're tithe to count towards this years numbers(taxable year will be the end of the year as normal) on the annual report, please get those to the deacons by the 13th.
We are accepting donations for the food shelf.
If anyone is in need please let pastor or the elders know.
If anyone is interested in a DVD of a past Christmas cantata please see sign up sheet or let pastor know. If many want an audio CD we can also do that.
- Prayer & Praise & Hospital Notes -
Jerry M, Melva's son, as he is struggling not only with cancer but now has double pneumonia and is in the ICU. Psalm 16:1
Audie S. was transferred from Childrens into Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital care. Psalm 27:5
Jeff K. has been struggling with extreme back pain and as they were checking that, they found a tumor on his kidney. We give thanks to God that it looks like it is localized. Psalm 94:22
Pat K.as she has pneumonia and is starting to do better. Acts 17:25
Pat S. as his surgery for cancer was delayed and struggles with a-fib. Psalm 16:5
Abigail and Sarah S. are recovering well after their accident. Psalm 36:7
Bonnie K. as she struggles with aggressive cancer. Ps61:2
Kathy L. as she recovers from surgery for breast cancer. Psalm 121:2
Pray for Brooke & Derek W. as they are expecting a new baby. Psalm 71:6
Mike B., Carol S.’s son in law was hospitalized briefly but is now back home again. Jeremiah 17:4
Scott M., Brenda H. brother-in-law, is awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Psalm 25:17
Patrick S., Brenda H. nephew, has throat cancer. Psalm 142:1-2
Pray for the elderly, particularly those in nursing and assisted living homes – Lorna, Bernetta and Dorothy. This is particularly difficult as they cannot leave their building and many times even their room! 2Corinthians 4:17
Pray for our first responders who are treating the sick. For Payton S. in her med school rotations, nurse Abbie H. and nurse Derek W.as they care for the sick including Covid 19 patients. For Abbie S. as she cares for Covid 19 patients needing dialysis. Pray also for those who are unemployed during this time as well as those suffering from this illness. Psalm 121:7
Pray for the police officers and their safety. Pray for our servicemen & women and national Guard who are members or related to members- Dakota, Jeremy, Ty , Kayla , Ryan, Sam, Michael , Amanda, and Caleb, as well as their families as they are serving. Psalm 91
Pray for this nation. Jeremiah 3:21-22.
Pray for the United Reformed Church of the Congo, the Free Reformed Fellowship of Kenya, the Pearl of the Orient Reformed Church in the Philippines, Rev. Eric Kayayan of Reformed Faith and Life, Rev. Victor D’Assonville of Reformation To Germany, Middle East Reformed Fellowship and Westminster Biblical Missions which we help support with our missions offerings. The Philippines have been hit by many tropical storms and typhoons. 2Thess. 3:1
Next Lord’s Supper - December 27th (Entryway & Drive up service)
- Hymns -
Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head, The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes, I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the night sky, And stay by my side till morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay, Close by me forever, and love me I pray, Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven to live with Thee there.
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Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing, ’Alleluia, Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light, Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Silent Night, Holy night! Wondrous Star, lend thy light, with the angels let us sin sing alleluia to our king; Christ, the Savior is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
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Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, Repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow, Far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove, The glories of his righteousness, And wonders of his love.
Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day 47
122. What is the first petition?
“Hallowed be Your name;” that is, grant us, first, rightly to know You, and to sanctify, magnify, and praise You in all Your works, in which Your power, goodness, justice, mercy, and truth shine forth; and further, that we so order our whole life, our thoughts, words, and deeds, that Your Name may not be blasphemed, but honored and praised on our account.
Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son, our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
Born With a Special Name & Purpose!
Matthew 1:18-25
- Born miraculously into a world of pain!
- Born to save!
Minneapolis - Bulletin cover and picture are by Pastor Schnabel
