For January 3, 2016

Worship Next Sunday

January 3, 2016

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 1:3

Sermon Title: Fellowship

Music:

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

Preparation Hymn: 662 As the Hart Longs...

Response Hymn: 455 And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Closing Hymn: 689 Be Still, My Soul

Meditation on God's Law: 2nd Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Genesis 28:10-22

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Genesis 1:1-2:3 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Genesis 28:10-22 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 2:41-52 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 1:3 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 1:3

...that which we have seen and heard

we proclaim also to you,

so that you too may have fellowship with us;

and indeed our fellowship is with the Father

and with his Son Jesus Christ.

For December 27, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

December 27, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 John 1:1-2

Sermon Title: The Historic Truth of the Best Gift Ever

Music:

Opening Hymn: 53 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Preparation Hymn: 94 How Firm a Foundation

Response Hymn: 358 For All the Saints

Closing Hymn: 598 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Meditation on God's Law: 1st Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Genesis 1:1-2:3, Luke 2:21-40

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Malachi 4 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Genesis 1:1-2:3 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 2:21-40 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: 1 John 1:1-2 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 John 1:1-2

That which was from the beginning,

which we have heard,

which we have seen with our eyes,

which we looked upon

and have touched with our hands,

concerning the word of life—

the life was made manifest,

and we have seen it,

and testify to it

and proclaim to you the eternal life,

which was with the Father

and was made manifest to us—

For December 20, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

December 20, 2015

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Ruth 4

Sermon Title: May his name be renowned in Israel!

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus

that all the world should be registered.

Opening Hymn: 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Preparation Hymn: 208 O Come, All Ye Faithful

Response Hymn: 203 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

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

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

Supporting Passages: Malachi 4, Luke 2:1-7

when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

And all went to be registered, each to his own town.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee,

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Malachi 3 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Ecclesiastes 6 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ecclesiastes 7 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 8 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Malachi 4 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 2:1-7 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Ruth 4 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

because he was of the house and lineage of David,

to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

And she gave birth to her firstborn son

because there was no place for them in the inn.

For December 13, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

December 13, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Ruth 3

Sermon Title: Our Redeemer Has a Plan

Music:

Opening Hymn: 193 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Preparation Hymn: 213 What Child Is This

Response Hymn: 201 O Little Town of Bethlehem

Closing Hymn: 195 Joy to the World! The Lord is Come

Meditation on God's Law: The 10^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Malachi 3, Luke 1:57-80

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Malachi 2 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Ecclesiastes 3 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ecclesiastes 4 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 5 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Malachi 3 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:57-80 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Ruth 3 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Luke 1:68-69

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

for he has visited and redeemed his people

and has raised up a horn of salvation for us

in the house of his servant David,

For December 6, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

December 6, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Ruth 2

Sermon Title: It Is Good, My Daughter

Music:

Opening Hymn: 194 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Preparation Hymn: 221 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Response Hymn: 218 Angels, from the Realms of Glory

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

Meditation on God's Law: The 9^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Malachi 2, Luke 1:39-55

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Malachi 1 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 31 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Ecclesiastes 1 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 2 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Malachi 2 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:39-55 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Ruth 2 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Luke 1:45

Blessed is she

who believed

that there would be a fulfillment

of what was spoken to her

from the Lord.

For November 29, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

November 29, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Ruth 1

Sermon Title: A More Pleasant Kingdom

Music:

Opening Hymn: 38 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Preparation Hymn: 334 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Response Hymn: 647 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

Closing Hymn: 460 Amazing Grace

Meditation on God's Law: The 8^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Malachi 1, Luke 1:26-38

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Revelation 22:20-21 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Malachi 1 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:26-38 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Ruth 1 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Luke 1:31-33

And behold,

you will conceive in your womb

and bear a son,

and you shall call his name Jesus.

He will be great and will be called

the Son of the Most High.

And the Lord God will give to him

the throne of his father David,

and he will reign

over the house of Jacob forever,

and of his kingdom there will be no end.

For November 22, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

November 22, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Psalm 136

Sermon Title: O Give Thanks to the Lord!

Music:

Opening Hymn: 98 Now Thank We All Our God

Preparation Hymn: Psalm 122

Response Hymn: 44 How Great Thou Art

Closing Hymn: 465 Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

Meditation on God's Law: The 7^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Genesis 3:14-15, 12:1-3, Luke 1:1-25

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Revelation 21:2 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 28 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 29 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 30 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Genesis 3:14-15, 12:1-3 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:1-25 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Psalm 136 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 136:1

Give thanks to the Lord,

for he is good,

for his steadfast love endures forever.

For November 15, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

November 15, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 50:22-26

Sermon Title: The Story of Joseph's Bones

Music:

Opening Hymn: 457 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Preparation Hymn: 461 Not What My Hands Have Done

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

Closing Hymn: 355 We Are God's People

Meditation on God's Law: The 6^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:6, Matthew 26:57-68

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Ephesians 5:17 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 25 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 26 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 27 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:6 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:57-68 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 50:22-26 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:3-6

Let everything that has breath

praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD!

For November 8, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

November 8, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 50:15-21

Sermon Title: Finding the Way from Fear to Faith

Music:

Opening Hymn: W1 Give Praise to God

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

Response Hymn: 670 If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee

Closing Hymn: 621 Sometimes a Light Surprises

Meditation on God's Law: The 5^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:3-5, Matthew 26:47-56

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Matthew 19:3-6 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 22 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 23 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 24 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:3-5 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:47-56 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 50:15-21 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:3-5

[3] Praise him with trumpet sound;

praise him with lute and harp!

[4] Praise him with tambourine and

dance;

praise him with strings and pipe!

[5] Praise him with sounding cymbals;

praise him with loud clashing cymbals!

For November 1, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

November 1, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 49:28-50:14

Sermon Title: His Excellent Greatness

Music:

Opening Hymn: 18 You Holy Angels Bright

Preparation Hymn: 330 Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Gladness

Response Hymn: 646 Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Closing Hymn: 498 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Meditation on God's Law: The 4^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:2b, Matthew 26:36-46

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hosea 3 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 19 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 20 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 21 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:2b (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:36-46 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 49:28-50:14 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:2b

Praise him

according to his excellent greatness!

For October 25, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

October 25, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 49:1-27

Sermon Title: The Lion of Judah and the Worldwide Kingdom of the Almighty

Music:

Opening Hymn: 181 We Come, O Christ to You

Preparation Hymn: 335 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Response Hymn: 398 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

Closing Hymn: 469 How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place

Meditation on God's Law: The 3^rd Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:2a, Matthew 26:30-35

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Song of Solomon 8:13-14 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Proverbs 16 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 17 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 18 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:2a (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:30-35 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 49:1-27 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:2a

Praise him for his mighty deeds...

For October 18, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

October 18, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 48:1-22

Sermon Title: The Risen Word

Music:

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

Preparation Hymn: 301 Join All the Glorious Names

Response Hymn: 165 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim

Closing Hymn: 642 Be Thou My Vision

Meditation on God's Law: The 2^nd Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:1c, Matthew 26:26-29

Preparation Guide

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

Monday: Proverbs 13 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Proverbs 14 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Proverbs 15 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:1c (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:26-29 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 48:1-22 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:1c

Praise him in his mighty heavens!

For October 11, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

October 11, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 47:13-31

Sermon Title: Serving the Master

Music:

Opening Hymn: 100 Holy, Holy, Holy!

Preparation Hymn: 163 At the Name of Jesus

Response Hymn: 585 Take My Life, and Let It Be

Closing Hymn: 580 Lead On, O King Eternal

Meditation on God's Law: The 1^st Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:1b, Matthew 26:17-25

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Genesis 2:24 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (Proverbs 10 Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (Proverbs 11 Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (Proverbs 12 Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:1b (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:17-25 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 47:13-31 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:1b

Praise God in his sanctuary...

For October 4, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

October 4, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 47:1-12

Sermon Title: A Solid Life

Music:

Opening Hymn: 1 All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Preparation Hymn: 331 Come, O Come, Thou Quickening Spirit

Response Hymn: 345 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

Closing Hymn: 353 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

Meditation on God's Law: 2nd Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 150:1a, Matthew 26:14-16

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Revelation 22:21 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (Proverbs 7 Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (Proverbs 8 Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (Proverbs 9 Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 150:1a (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:14-16 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 47:1-12 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 150:1a

Praise the LORD!

For September 27, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

September 27, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 46:28-34

Sermon Title: Life is Beautiful

Music:

Opening Hymn: 2 O Worship the King

Preparation Hymn: 303 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

Response Hymn: 342 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Closing Hymn: 75 O Father, You Are Sovereign

Meditation on God's Law: 1st Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 134:1-3, Matthew 26:6-13

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Jude 22 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (Proverbs 4 Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (Proverbs 5 Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (Proverbs 6 Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 134:1-3 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:6-13 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 46:28-34 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 134:1-3

[1] Come, bless the LORD,

all you servants of the LORD,

who stand by night

in the house of the LORD!

[2] Lift up your hands to the holy place

and bless the LORD!

[3] May the LORD bless you from Zion,

he who made heaven and earth!

For September 20, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

September 20, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 45:1-27

Sermon Title: Life Forevermore

Music:

Opening Hymn: 101 Come, Thou Almighty King

Preparation Hymn: W3 Heaven's Gift

Response Hymn: 630 Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Closing Hymn: 689 Be Still, My Soul

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

Supporting Passages: Psalm 133:1-3, Matthew 26:1-5

Preparation Guide

Sunday: 2 Peter 1:16 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (Proverbs 1 Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (Proverbs 2 Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (Proverbs 3 Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 133:1-3 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 26:1-5 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 46:1-27 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 133:1-3

Behold, how good and pleasant it is

when brothers dwell in unity!

It is like the precious oil on the head,

running down on the beard,

on the beard of Aaron,

running down on the collar of his robes!

It is like the dew of Hermon,

which falls on the mountains of Zion!

For there the Lord has commanded

the blessing,

life forevermore.

For September 13, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

September 13, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon Title: You Shall Know the Truth

Music:

Opening Hymn: 3 Give to Our God Immortal Praise

Preparation Hymn: 145 The Spirit Breathes upon the Word

Response Hymn: 164 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Closing Hymn: 309 Rejoice, the Lord is King

Meditation on God's Law: The 10^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 132:18, Matthew 25:31-46

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Hebrews 11:24-26 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 132:18 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 25:31-46 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 45:1-28 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 132:18

His enemies I will clothe with shame,

but on him his crown will shine.

For September 6, 2015

Worship Next Sunday

September 6, 2015

Preaching: Pastor Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: Genesis 44:1-34

Sermon Title: Judah Shines

Music:

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

Preparation Hymn: 156 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

Response Hymn: 157 None Other Lamb, None Other Name

Closing Hymn: 299 Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious

Meditation on God's Law: The 9^th Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 132:17, Matthew 25:14-30

Preparation Guide

Sunday: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 132:17 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Matthew 25:14-30 (Next Sunday: Gospel)

Saturday: Genesis 44:1-34 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Psalm 132:17

There I will make a horn to sprout

for David;

I have prepared a lamp

for my anointed.