For January 5, 2014

Worship Next Sunday

January 5, 2014

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Sermon Title: The Righteous Judgment of God

Music:

Opening: 9 All You That Fear Jehovah's Name

Preparation: 331 Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit

Response: 128 God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Closing: 420 At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Meditation on God's Law: 2nd Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 27, Matthew 2:13-20

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:14 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Psalm 4

Tuesday: Psalm 5

Wednesday: Psalm 6

Thursday: Psalm 27 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 2:13-20 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

We thank the Lord our God

Tune: Louisville, S.M.

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians

Verse 2 of 10

The vengeance of the Lord

Will come upon the world,

But He will grant His sons relief

Who have believed His Word—

Who have believed His Word.

For December 29, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

December 29, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Sermon Title: Who Wants to Be a Thessalonian?

Music:

Opening: 44 How Great Thou Art

Preparation: W10 God's Amazing Word

Response: 699 Like a River Glorious

Closing: 598 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Meditation on God's Law: 1st Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 57, Matthew 2:1-12

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:13 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Psalm 1

Tuesday: Psalm 2

Wednesday: Psalm 3

Thursday: Psalm 57 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 2:1-12 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

We thank the Lord our God

Tune: Louisville, S.M.

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians

Verse 1 of 10

We thank the Lord our God

For brothers in His grace.

They suffer for their faith today.

They shall behold His face—

They shall behold His face!

For December 22, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

December 22, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Isaiah 7:10-16

Sermon Title: High as Heaven—Deep as Sheol

Music:

Opening: 196 Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Preparation: 201 O Little Town of Bethlehem

Response: 218 Angels from the Realms of Glory

Closing: 210 Silent Night

Meditation on God's Law: “Follow Me” – Luke 9:23-26

Supporting Passages: Psalm 80, Matthew 1:18-25

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:13 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 31, Psalm 59:1-9 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 32, Psalm 59:10-17 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 33, Psalm 60:1-5 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 80 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 1:18-25 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Isaiah 7:10-16 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

And It Shall Come to Pass

Tune: St. Michael, S.M.

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, 11:1-10, 35:1-10, 7:10-16

Verse 4 of 4

As high as heav'n above,

As deep as hell below,

The virgin's Child is God with us.

O Come, Let us adore!

For December 15, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

December 15, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon Title: God Makes Water Spring from the Thirsty Ground

Music:

Opening: 199 See, amid the Winter's Snow

Preparation: 213 What Child Is This

Response: 647 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Closing: 203 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Meditation on God's Law: The Tenth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 146:5-10, Matthew 11:2-11

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:12 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 28, Psalm 57:1-4 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 29, Psalm 57:5-11 (Daily Worship)

Wed.: 2 Chronicles 30, Psalm 58 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 146:5-10 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 11:2-11 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Isaiah 35:1-10 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

And It Shall Come to Pass

Tune: St. Michael, S.M.

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, 11:1-10, 35:1-10, 7:10-16

Verse 3 of 4

The deaf will hear His voice.

The blind shall see their Lord.

The joy of Jesus fills our hearts.

O Come, Let us adore!

For December 8, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

December 8, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Isaiah 11:1-10

Sermon Title: Of Him Shall the Nations Inquire

Music:

Opening: 194 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Preparation: 342 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Response: 195 Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

Closing: 198 Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!

Meditation on God's Law: The Ninth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 72, Matthew 3:1-12

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:11 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 25, Psalm 55:1-14 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 26, Psalm 55:15-23 (Daily Worship)

Wed.: 2 Chronicles 27, Psalm 56 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 72 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 3:1-12 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Isaiah 11:1-10 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

And It Shall Come to Pass

Tune: St. Michael, S.M.

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, 11:1-10, 35:1-10, 7:10-16

Verse 2 of 4

The righteous Son of God

Became the Lord of all.

The nations shall inquire of Him.

O Come, Let us adore!

For December 1, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

December 1, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Isaiah 2:1-5

Sermon Title: The Mountain of the House of the Lord

Music:

Opening: 193 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Preparation: 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Response: 221 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Closing: 261 What Wondrous Love Is This

Meditation on God's Law: The Eighth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 122, Matthew 24:36-44

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:10 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 22, Psalm 52 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 23, Psalm 53 (Daily Worship)

Wed.: 2 Chronicles 24, Psalm 54 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 122 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 24:36-44 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Isaiah 2:1-5 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

And It Shall Come to Pass

Tune: St. Michael, S.M.

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, 11:1-10, 35:1-10, 7:10-16

Verse 1 of 4

And it shall come to pass.

The mountain of the Lord

Shall be established over all.

O Come, Let us adore!

For November 17, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

November 17, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Sermon Title: Peace and Security for Children of the Day

Music:

Opening: 2 O Worship the King

Preparation: 163 At the Name of Jesus

Response: 111 This is My Father's World

Closing: 355 We Are God's People

Meditation on God's Law: The Sixth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 56, Mark 14:22-25

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:2-7 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 17, Psalm 46 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 18, Psalm 47 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 19, Psalm 48 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 56 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 14:22-25 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5-1-11

Verse 7 of 8

But when will that Day dawn,

When will the faith be sight,

For soldiers of our risen Lord,

The children of the light?

For November 10, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

November 10, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Sermon Title: Resurrection, Rapture, and Reunion

Music:

Opening: 76 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Preparation: 330 Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness

Response: 691 It Is Well with My Soul

Closing: 286 Worship Christ, the Risen King!

Meditation on God's Law: The Fifth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Isaiah 27:12-13, Matthew 24:29-31

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 4:1 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 14, Psalm 45 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 15, Psalm 46 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 16, Psalm 47 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Isaiah 27:12-13 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 24:29-31 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Verse 6 of 8

The resurrection world

Is coming with the Lord,

Grieve not as those who have no hope.

Believe the Word of God.

For November 3, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

November 3, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Sermon Title: More and More Sanctified

Music:

Opening: 4 All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above

Preparation: 529 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Response: 558 That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God

Closing: 297 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name!

Meditation on God's Law: The Fourth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 43, Mark 14:3-9

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 3:12-19 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 11, Psalm 42 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 12, Psalm 43 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 13, Psalm 44 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 43 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 14:3-9 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Verse 5 of 8

We live to please our God

And serve Him more and more,

In quiet lives of holiness

For Him whom we adore.

For October 27, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

October 27, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Dave Stewart

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sermon Title: Standing Fast in the Lord

Music:

Opening: 100 Holy, Holy, Holy!

Preparation: 335 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Response: 706 Jesus Lives, and So Shall I

Closing: 498 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Meditation on God's Law: The Third Commandment

Supporting Passages: Joshua 1:1-9, Mark 12:28-34

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 3:7-11 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 8, Psalm 39 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 9, Psalm 40 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 10, Psalm 41 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Joshua 1:1-9 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 12:28-34 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Verse 4 of 8

May we abound in love

With all who know the Lord,

And standing fast in Jesus Christ

Abide in His good Word.

For October 20, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

October 20, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5

Sermon Title: You Are Our Glory and Joy

Music:

Opening: 98 Now Thank We All Our God

Preparation: Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

Response: 108 Whate'er My God Ordains Is Right

Closing: 305 Arise, My Soul, Arise

Meditation on God's Law: The Second Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 40, Mark 13:32-37

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 3:1-6 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Psalms 37-39 (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 6, Psalm 40 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 7, Psalm 41 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 40 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 13:32-37 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5

Verse 3 of 8

The church of our dear Lord

Empowered from on high

Shines forth the glory of our God

For October 13, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

October 13, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon Title: Sharing With You the Gospel and Our Lives

Music:

Opening: 1 All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Preparation: 156 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

Response: 164 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Closing: 85 The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want

Meditation on God's Law: The First Commandment

Supporting Passages: Isaiah 49:13-18, Matthew 5:43-48

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 2:17-18 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 2 Chronicles 3, Psalm 34 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 4, Psalm 35 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 5, Psalm 36 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Isaiah 49:13-18 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 5:43-48 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Verse 2 of 8

God has a father's hand,

A mother's tender care.

The love we know, we imitate.

What we receive, we share.

For October 6, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

October 6, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon Title: You Became an Example

Music:

Opening: 57 Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

Preparation: 145 The Spirit Breathes upon the Word

Response: 378 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

Closing: 642 Be Thou My Vision

Meditation on God's Law: 2nd Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 33, Mark 13:14-23

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 2:16 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 1 Chronicles 29, Psalm 34 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 35 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 2 Chronicles 2, Psalm 36 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 33 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 13:14-23 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 Thessalonians 1 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Give Thanks unto the Lord

Tune: Schumann, S.M.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Verse 1 of 8

Give thanks unto the Lord

For brothers whom He loves,

Examples of the way of life,

A gift from God above.

For September 29, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

September 29, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: Acts 28:23-31

Sermon Title: Do Not Grow Dull to God’s Kingdom and His King

Music:

Opening: White Book 2 How Marvelous How Wise, How Great

Preparation: 727 Lead Me, Lord, Lead Me in Thy Righteousness

Response: 166 Wondrous King, All-Glorious

Closing: 295 Crown Him with Many Crowns

Meditation on God's Law: 1st Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 36, Matthew 13:10-17

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 2:15 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 1 Chronicles 26, Psalm 34 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 27, Psalm 35 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 1 Chronicles 28, Psalm 36 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 36 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 13:10-17 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Acts 28:23-31 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Deep In the Heart of Man

Tune: Southwell, S.M.

Scriptures: Psalm 36, Matthew 13:10-17, Acts 28:23-31

1: Deep in the heart of man

Transgression speaks to him.

How precious is Your steadfast love.

O keep my soul from sin!

2: You made the blind to see.

The deaf have heard Your voice.

I see Your face. I hear Your Word.

In You I will rejoice!

3: When e'er Your servant speaks

Some hear and some will not.

O keep our hearts from growing dull!

Hold on to what You've bought.

For September 22, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

September 22, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Acts 28:11-22

Sermon Title: Brothers

Music:

Opening: 97 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer Creator

Preparation: 437 O God, to Us Show Mercy

Response: 528 Faith Looks Up to Thee

Closing: 355 We Are God's People

Meditation on God's Law: “Follow Me” – Luke 9:23-26

Supporting Passages: Psalm 31:19-24, Mark 12:41-44

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 2:15 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 1 Chronicles 23, Psalm 31 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 24, Psalm 32 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 1 Chronicles 25, Psalm 33 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 31:19-24 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 12:41-44 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Acts 28:11-22 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

I Waited For the Lord

Tune: Silver Street, S.M.

Scriptures: Psalm 31:19-24, Mark 12:41-44, Acts 28:11-22

1: I waited for the Lord,

But thought all hope was lost.

And then I saw my brother's face!

My courage was restored.

2: You gave me your last cent.

You would have given more.

Your love for me has made me rich.

I am no longer poor.

3: The load that I must bear

Through pain or poverty

Is lightened by the help of friends.

The Lord is good to me!

For September 15, 2013

Worship Next Sunday

September 15, 2013

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Acts 28:1-10

Sermon Title: Who Is This Man, Paul

Music:

Opening: Psalm 150

Preparation: 75 O Father You Are Sovereign

Response: 165 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Closing: 345 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Meditation on God's Law: The Tenth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 30, Mark 12:28-34

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 2:14 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: 1 Chronicles 20, Psalm 28 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: 1 Chronicles 21, Psalm 29 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: 1 Chronicles 22, Psalm 30 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 30 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Mark 12:28-34 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Acts 28:1-10 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

I Will Extol You, Lord!

Tune: Louisville, S.M.

Scriptures: Psalm 30, Mark 12:28-34, Acts 28:1-10

1: I will extol You, Lord

For You have lifted me.

I cried to you that you might heal.

You heard my earnest plea.

2: You are the only God.

I'll give You all my love.

I'll serve my neighbor as myself

As You give from above.

3: Because of Jesus Christ

I have a gift of life.

Use my embrace to heal the sick,

My lips to end their strife.