New Year s Eve Worship 6:00 p.m. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ (he is) a new creation. (II Corinthians 5:17a, ESV) PRELUDE: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling arr. Alfred Fedak OFFERTORY: God Shall Wipe Away All Tears" from The Light of the World Sir Arthur Sullivan, arr. Neil Jenkins The Lord is risen; he will dwell with men, and they shall be his people! And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. There shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, Neither shall there be any more pain, For the former things are passed away. 'Behold I make all things new,' saith the Lord, For the former things are passed away. Bonnie Hoyt Lynch, soprano SCRIPTURE LESSON: Revelation 21:5 (Pew Bible, page 1041) CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. Wilkes SERMON: Making Things New Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas + HYMN 30: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE Trinity Hymnal (blue hymnal) + HYMN 251: Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER Trinity Hymnal + PRAYER OF INVOCATION + THE APOSTLES CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. + DOXOLOGY TALLIS CANON Trinity Hymnal, no. 732 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; According to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned And done what is evil in your sight, So that you may be justified in your words And blameless in your judgment. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, And take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, And uphold me with a willing spirit. ASSURANCE OF PARDON WORDS OF INSTITUTION PRAYER Mr. Squires (From Psalm 51)
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP Our custom is to eat the bread and drink the wine as each of us receives it. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING + HYMN 517: I ve Found a Friend, O Such a Friend! INVITATION Trinity Hymnal + BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Benediction May the grace of Christ our Savior And the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, Rest upon us from above. WYCLIFF First Presbyterian Church New Year s Eve Service VOLUNTARY: Toccatina on Azmon arr. Alfred Fedak + Congregation Standing Nurseries for children to the age of four are provided in the Thornwell Education Building. Parents of children who have been in the Nursery are asked to come for them promptly after the conclusion of the service. Thank you for turning off cell phones during the worship service. An Invitation: We observe the sacrament of the Lord s Supper during the worship service this evening. The table around which we gather is the Lord s. All those worshipping with us who have made public profession of faith, are communicant members of other Christian churches, and affirm the doctrines of the Apostles Creed are cordially invited to join us at the Lord s table. The white envelopes in the pews give us an opportunity to contribute to the Deacons Fund, used by our deacons to assist members of our own congregation in need and also others in the community. Contributions made this evening will be credited to 2016 contributions statements. First Presbyterian Church 1324 Marion Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803)799-9062 www.firstprescolumbia.org Saturday, December 31, 2016 6:00 p.m.
Revelation 21:5 And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new. Also he said, Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.
CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; According to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned And done what is evil in your sight, So that you may be justified in your words And blameless in your judgment. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, And take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, And uphold me with a willing spirit.
Benediction May the grace of Christ our Savior And the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, Rest upon us from above.