Begin With The Lord

Jan 1, 2023 • Pastor Lynn Wiedmann

OPENING HYMN: # 776 With the Lord Begin Your Task (vs. 1-4)

INVOCATION & LITANY

CONFESSION OF SINS & ABSOLUTION: Selected verses from Psalm 90 & Hymn: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

PRAYER OF THE DAY

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

SUNG RESPONSE: Seek Ye First

SECOND LESSON: James 4:13-17

NICENE CREED

SERMON SONG: # 800 How Firm a Foundation (vs. 1-5)

SERMON Text: Matthew 7:24-29

Theme: BUILD YOUR NEW YEAR ON THE ROCK!

1) The Storms of Life Do Not Subside

2) The Strength of Christ Does Not Fail

3) The Saints of God Do Not Quit

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD'S PRAYER

THE SACRAMENT

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

DISTRIBUTION

PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN: # 803 Day by Day (vs. 1-3)