Welcome to Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church

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1 Welcome to Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church.what does that mean? BETHEL: Bethel means house of God. A house of God is an earthly, physical place (such as a church) that is seen as the dwelling place of God. ORTHODOX: Everyone knows that an orthodontist is concerned about straight teeth. The "ortho" in orthodontist comes from the Greek word for "straight." The "dox" in orthodox comes from the Greek word for "thinking." So, in an Orthodox Presbyterian church you will find straight teaching following the long-accepted pattern given in the Bible. We are a church that believes what the Bible says, and we try to put it into practice. PRESBYTERIAN: From the time of Abraham in the Old Testament, God's church has been led by wise elders, men gifted by God and called to govern his church. The word presbyterian comes from the New Testament Greek word presbyteros, meaning "elder." The Orthodox Presbyterian Church has followed this biblical pattern for church government. Local church elders, along with the pastor, form a "session" to care for the spiritual welfare of our members. Matters of common concern for churches in a given region, such as establishing new congregations and ordaining ministers, are regulated by a body of ministers and elders called a "presbytery." Annually, representatives of our sixteen presbyteries form a "general assembly" to give the whole Church direction and advice. CHURCH: The word church comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as an assembly or called-out ones. The root meaning of church is not that of a building, but of people..a body of believers.

2 Morning Worship Service Sunday December 9, 2018 Prelude Praise and Adoration Kris Froh *Call to Worship: Isaiah 40:3-4 Minister: Comfort, comfort My people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD s hand double for all her sins. People: A voice cries: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Minister: Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; People: The uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. *Prayer/Lord s Prayer *Hymn of Adoration #211 Call to Obedience: Philippians 2: Private Confession Assurance of Pardon Choir Anthem *Hymn of Renewal #213 Scripture: Matthew 1: Message: Names of Advent: Savior *Hymn of Response #229 Offering/Offertory Missions Congregational Prayer *Hymn of Commitment #207 *Benediction Renewal Commitment God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Child of Bethlehem What Child Is This Dave Veldhorst Gentle Mary Laid Her Child Good Christian Men, Rejoice *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, Amen. *Please Stand If Able

3 Sermon Notes: I. Our need for a Savior II. Our need for the virgins conception III. Our need to respond Heidelberg Catechism Q/A 29,30,35,36 Q&A 29 Q. Why is the Son of God called "Jesus," meaning "savior"? A. Because he saves us from our sins, and because salvation should not be sought and cannot be found in anyone else. Q&A 30 Q. Do those who look for their salvation in saints, in themselves, or elsewhere really believe in the only savior Jesus? A. No. Although they boast of being his, by their actions they deny the only savior, Jesus. Either Jesus is not a perfect savior, or those who in true faith accept this savior have in him all they need for their salvation. Q&A 35 Q. What does it mean that he "was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary"? A. That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God, took to himself, through the working of the Holy Spirit, from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary, a truly human nature so that he might also become David's true descendant, like his brothers and sisters in every way except for sin. Q&A 36 Q. How does the holy conception and birth of Christ benefit you? A. He is our mediator and, in God's sight, he covers with his innocence and perfect holiness my sinfulness in which I was conceived.

4 Prelude *Call to Worship: Psalm 134: 1-3 *Prayer *Songs of Adoration Call to Obedience: Philippians 2: 1-8 Private Confession Assurance of Pardon *Song of Renewal Scripture: Luke 1: Message: What then will this child be? *Song of Response Congregational Prayer Offering Dordt College Evening Worship Service Praise and Adoration Renewal Commitment Linda Roethel Glorious Light & Hallowed Manger Ground Fullness of Grace Dave Veldhorst We Have a Savior Offertory He Has Come for Us/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Praise Team *Benediction *Closing Song #196 vs.4 *Please stand if able Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a king, Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. Come, Though Long-Expected Jesus

5 Sermon Notes I. Gratitude for grace received (57-66) II. Gratitude for grace expressed (67-75) III. Gratitude for grace extended (76-80)

6 Nursery: Ages 0-2 Today: (12/9) AM Marilyn Voskuil, Lisa Burmesch, Caleb Hendrikse PM Jan Veldhorst, Elise DeMaster Sunday School Nursery: Diane Ratajczak, Jill Davies Wednesday Evening: Melissa Ingelse, Gina Claerbaut Sunday School Program (12/15): Sarah Alsum, Lisa Burmesch, Emmilyn Raih Next Week: (12/16) AM Kate Ratajczak, Jessica Claerbaut, Ashlynn Raih PM Helen Veldhorst, Rebecca Wieskamp Sunday School Nursery: Kelley Bemis; Mary Wieskamp Wednesday Night: Jill Haag; Jodi DeMaster Greeters Today: Scot & Joy Smies; Paul & Linda Van Ess Next Week: Ron & Joan Walvoord; Dean & Diane Ratajczak Next Hospitality (12/9): Ron & Shelba DeMaster Library: Judy Daane Weekly Calendar Today (12/9) 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship- Dave Veldhorst, Offering Missions; 10:20 a.m. Sound/Video/Computer short meeting in Balcony 10:30 a.m. Singing time Beginners Fellowship hall westside rooms Promiseland - MB by piano 10:40 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Beginners West Side Rooms of Fellowship Hall Promiseland (1-6) Ministry Building (Lower Level) Junior High Ministry Building (Lower Level) High School Ministry Building Main Level & 2 nd Study All Adults in the Sanctuary Organic Outreach 4:45 p.m. Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship- Dave Veldhorst, Offering Dordt College 7:15 p.m. Koinonia Bible Study Monday (12/10) 1:00 p.m. Library Meeting 2:00 p.m. Blood Center of WI Blood Drive at the Ministry Building 7:00 p.m. Men s Society; Leader Linc Davies; Lesson #6; Lunch Norm DeBlaey Tuesday (12/11) NOON Knit 2tog; Lunch provided by Jan Veldhorst and Ruth Ann Ebbers. Invite a guest.

7 Wednesday (12/12) 7:00 p.m. Family Night/Catechism/Machen League; No Gym Time please bring children straight to their rooms. Friday (12/14) 6:00 p.m. Children s Sunday School program Dress rehearsal Saturday (12/15) 6:30 a.m. Men s Life 6:00 p.m. Sunday School Christmas program; Nursery provided Next Week s Calendar Sunday (12/16) 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship Dave Veldhorst; Offering Trustee 10:30 a.m. Singing time Beginners Fellowship hall westside rooms Promiseland - MB by piano 10:40 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Beginners West Side Rooms of Fellowship Hall Promiseland (1-5&6) Ministry Building (Lower Level) Junior High Ministry Building (Lower Level) High School Ministry Building Main Level All Adults in the Sanctuary Organic Outreach 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Dave Veldhorst; Offering Sheboygan Christian School Tuesday (12/18) 7:00 p.m. Trustee Meeting Wednesday (12/19) 6:50 p.m. Gym Time 1-5 graders 7:00 p.m. Family Night/Catechism/Machen League 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Program practice