Morning Order of Worship February 2, 2014—9:30 AM REJOICING IN THE LORD Evening Message Outline February 2, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle Seeing with New Eyes John 3:1-15 Prelude Welcome Notes: *Call to Worship—Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. *God’s Greeting *Opening Song of Worship PH #267—And Can It Be APPROACHING THE LORD Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon—Romans 8:15-17 God’s Will For Our Lives (see screen) *Song of Response Screen vs.1, 2, 3—Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) (Refrain after vs. 2, 3) Congregational Prayer Offering for the Building Debt Reduction Fund (After the offering, the organist will play, Jesus Loves Me, and the children are then invited forward for the Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal) Little Lambs/Children in Worship Dismissal (Ages 3-5) A TIME OF LEARNING *Song of Preparation HWC #259 v. 1, 2, 4—Breathe on Me, Breath of God The Blessing—Congregation—The Lord be with you Children—And also with you *Concluded with HWC #271 vs. 1, 2, 3—Standing on the Promises Scripture: John 3:1-15 (page 1029) LISTENING TO THE LORD Message: Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (page 1114) Seeing with New Eyes Message: Prayer of Application The Necessity of Love *Hymn of Application PH #415—Spirit, Working in Creation Prayer of Application *Hymn of Application PH #498 vs.1, 3—I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew A TIME OF LIVING *God’s Parting Blessing LEAVING TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD *Doxology HWC #304—Lift High the Cross (2x) *God’s Parting Blessing *Postlude *Doxology HWC #622—Gloria Patri (2x) Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Pianist: Grace Vander Pol Song Service: Lori Brower Children’s Message: Ryan Visser *Postlude *Please Stand Worship Participants Worship Leader: Pastor Matt Riddle Organist: Kathryn Zeinstra Pianist: Brenda Molendyk *Please Stand Evening Order of Worship February 2, 2014—6:00 PM Morning Message Outline February 2, 2014 Pastor Matt Riddle The Necessity of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 A TIME OF PRAISE Prelude Notes: Welcome Call to Worship *God’s Greeting Song Service (please rise for the last song) A TIME OF FAITH *Apostles’ Creed (page 813) *Song of Response PH# 322—God, the Father of Your People Congregational Prayer Offering for the Building Debt Reduction Fund (After the offering, the pianist will play Jesus Loves Me and the children are then invited forward for a Message) Children’s Message Praises and Petitions Praises and Petitions Feb 2, 2014 Feb 2, 2014 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1Thessalonians 5:16-18) Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1Thessalonians 5:16-18) We praise the Lord for the 85th birthday that Carolyn Van Hill will celebrate on Friday. We give thanks for the many wonderful years that God has blessed Carolyn with and pray for many more good years to come. We praise the Lord for the 85th birthday that Carolyn Van Hill will celebrate on Friday. We give thanks for the many wonderful years that God has blessed Carolyn with and pray for many more good years to come. Please pray for all those involved with the Haiti SERVE Project. We praise the Lord that the first group has returned home safely and that their time in Haiti was rewarding and spiritual invigorating. Pray now for the second group as they begin their work this week. Pray for God to be with them as they serve together and for the love of Jesus to be visible in and through them throughout this week. Please pray for all those involved with the Haiti SERVE Project. We praise the Lord that the first group has returned home safely and that their time in Haiti was rewarding and spiritual invigorating. Pray now for the second group as they begin their work this week. Pray for God to be with them as they serve together and for the love of Jesus to be visible in and through them throughout this week. Please pray for the Children and Youth of Noordeloos CRC. We praise the Lord for the abundance of children and young peoples in our church. Pray for God to use parents, teachers, and congregation members to encourage and walk with our youth in their formative years. Please pray for the Children and Youth of Noordeloos CRC. We praise the Lord for the abundance of children and young peoples in our church. Pray for God to use parents, teachers, and congregation members to encourage and walk with our youth in their formative years. Please pray for those that struggle in the Winter Months. Pray for those that struggle with seasonal depression, pray for those that need to drive in the winter conditions, and pray for all of those that work in the snow. Please pray for those that struggle in the Winter Months. Pray for those that struggle with seasonal depression, pray for those that need to drive in the winter conditions, and pray for all of those that work in the snow. Pray for the Elders meeting that will take place tomorrow evening. Pray for God’s wisdom and the Holy Spirit’s guidance to be with the Elders and the Pastors as they meet to discuss ministry at Noordeloos Church. Pray for the Elders meeting that will take place tomorrow evening. Pray for God’s wisdom and the Holy Spirit’s guidance to be with the Elders and the Pastors as they meet to discuss ministry at Noordeloos Church.