GOD'S “REVELATION” OF CHRIST (Revelation)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-Service Reading: Psalm 30 (Page 34 In Front Of Supplement)

Choir Chorale - “Jesus, Lead Thou On” (Hymn 410)
(Arranged And Directed By Cathy Augustin)

Hymn 743 (Supplement) -“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

The Invocation And Confessional Prayer

GOD'S “REVELATION” OF CHRIST

1. CHRIST AND THE CHURCH

Revelation 1–3 - “Divine Shepherd And Strengthener”
(The vision of the glorified Christ & letters of love and concern to the seven churches)

Hymn 466 V 1-2 - “Christ, Thou Art The Sure Foundation”

2. CHRIST AND THE WORLD

Revelation 4-11 – A Heavenly History Perspective
(Visions of the victorious, worthy and ruling Lamb as He opens the scroll of history – revealing both the enemy forces and His mighty and conquering Gospel as it “rides” victorious through history – evoking outbursts of praise among God's own in heaven and upon earth.)

Hymn 344 - “Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs”

3 CHRIST AND VICTORY

Revelation 12 – 20 – A Mighty Foe Vanquished
(Portrayed as a vicious dragon with beast-like, spiritually-destructive agents roaming the earth and again as a seductive, mysterious harlot sent to spiritually seduce and destroy a vulnerable world, Satan is exposed, bound and overcome by the power of Jesus through His Gospel in time and by His return in glory for all eternity.)

Hymn 471 (V 3-4) - “They Have Come From Tribulation”

Our Gifts Of Faith And Love For Christ's Kingdom-Work

4. CHRIST AND ETERNITY

Revelation 21-22- The Heaven That Awaits Us
(In unforgettably picturesque language, the Spirit portrays the beauty, glory and joy of our future and eternal home – the “new heaven and new earth” where we will serve and glorify the Lamb unfettered, uninhibited or unlimited by sin or its effects. Come, quickly, Lord Jesus – and take us home.)

Hymn: “Lo, He Comes” (Cf Bulletin Insert)

The Lord's Prayer And Benediction

The Lighting Of The Advent Candle
(On this first Sunday of Advent the Candle of Hope is lit as a group of members of our church choir sing - “Come, O Child of Hope, we pray. Enter our hearts & show us Your way. Promise of God, Heaven's pure Light, Hope for our world shining bright! Come, O Child of Hope, we pray.

Hymn 56 (V 1 & 5) - “Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring”

Silent Prayer and Announcements

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O GIVE THANKS....... TO WHOM ? (Psalm 103: 1-3, 26)

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Order of Worship:

Pre-Service Reading – Psalm 103, Page 145 (Front Of Hymnal)

Opening Song By Choir And Congregation:
“Come With Thanksgiving”
(Choir Director: Cathy Augustin; Accompanist: Amy Tester)

Choir: Come into His courts with thanksgiving and praise! Give thanks to
the Lord for His excellent ways! God's love is forever, He is faithful all our
days. Our songs of Thanksgiving we joyfully raise!

CONG: We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator;
In grateful devotion our tribute we bring.
We lay it before You; We kneel and adore You;
We bless Your holy Name; Glad praises we sing.

Choir: Worship the Lord, shout with joy and gladness! Come and sing
joyful songs! Know that the Lord has created and claimed us. We are
His people, so lift up your voices and sing!

CONG: With voices united our praises we offer;
Our songs of thanksgiving to You we now raise.
Your strong arm will guide us; Our God is beside us;
To You, our great Redeemer, forever be praise!

Choir: Our songs of thanksgiving we joyfully raise!

Opening Hymn 27 - “O Bless, The Lord, My Soul”

The Invocation

OUR THANKSGIVING LITANY
(Interspersed With Chorale Stanzas)

The Scripture Reading – Psalm 100

The Sermon ................ Psalm 103: 1-3, 26

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. O give thanks to the God of gods,for His mercy endures forever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His mercy endures forever... O give thanks to the God of heaven, for His mercy endures forever.

O GIVE THANKS....... TO WHOM ?

Hymn 36 - “Now Thank We All Our God”
(Trumpet: Ryan Augustin)

The Offering And Responsive Thanksgiving Prayer
(Pastor speaks “bold” section and congregation the rest of the prayer)

The Lord's Prayer And Benediction

Closing Hymn 793 (Supplement)-“Sing To The Lord Of Harvest”

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JESUS' LAST WORDS TO US (Revelation 22: 12 - 21)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-Service Reading: Psalm 30, Page 129 (Front Of Hymnal)

Sunday School Children:“My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less”

Opening Hymn 746 (Supplement) - “Father, Most Holy”

The Order Of Service ........... Supplement (Pages 12-15)

The Scripture: Revelation 21: 9-11, 22-27 ; 22: 1-5
(Found On Back Page Of Bulletin)

The Apostles Creed (Supplement – Page 15)

Hymn 778 (Supplement) - “Grace Has A Thrilling Sound”

The Sermon ..................... Revelation 22: 12 - 21

Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha an the Omega,the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessed are those whose robes are washed, who have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers and sexually immoral, the murderers, idolaters and those who loves and practices lies. I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony to the churches. I am the Root and Offspring of David, the bright morning Star. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come and take the free gift of the water of life.

I warn everyone who hears the words of this prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. He Who testifies to these things, says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people.

JESUS' LAST WORDS TO US

1. A Word Of Warning – Don't Change My Words
2. A Word Of Comfort – Blessed Are Those With Washed Robes Who May Enter The Heavenly City
3. A Word Of Hope – Behold, I Come Quickly!

The “Create In Me” (Supplement, Page 16)

Hymn 574 - “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”

The Offering, Prayers And Benediction
(Trumpet Offertory - “The Lord's My Shepherd” (Hans Klingenschmitt)

The Children's Message - “My Cup Runs Over”

Hymn 783 (Supplement) - “Jesus, Shepherd Of The Sheep”

Silent Prayer and Announcements


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OUR GOD WILL MAKE ALL THINGS NEW (Revelation 21)

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Order of Worship:

For Pre-Service Reading: Psalm 16 (Page 125 In Front Of Hymnal)

Choir Chorale - “Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him”

Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore Him; Praise Him, angels, in the height;
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars of light.
Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken; Words His mighty voice obeyed;
Laws which never shall be broken, For their guidance He hath made.

Praise the Lord, for He is glorious, Never shall His promise fail.
God hath made His saints victorious; Sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation, Hosts on high His power proclaim.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Laud and magnify His Name.

Opening Hymn 35 -“Songs Of Praise The Angels Sang”

The Invocation And Confessional Prayer

OUR GOD WILL MAKE ALL THINGS NEW

I. OUR NEW HOME – RECREATED BY HIM

Revelation 21: 1 - “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for
the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was
no longer any sea.”

Hymn 618 - “Jerusalem My Happy Home”

II. OUR NEW SPIRITUAL WARDROBE
– ADORNED AS A BRIDE

Revelation 21:2 - “I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming
down out of heaven, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her
husband.”

Hymn 72 (V 2-3) - “The Watchers On The Mountain”

III. OUR NEW RELATIONSHIP
– LIVING WITH GOD

Revelation 21:3 -“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them.
They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and
be their God.”

Hymn 616 (V 1-4) - “Forever With The Lord”

IV. OUR NEW LIFE –PAIN AND CARE-FREE

Revelation 21:4 - “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the
old order of things has passed away.”

Hymn 794 (Supplement) - “Jerusalem, Jerusalem”

V. OUR NEW CONFIDENCE–TRUSTING IN HIM

Revelation 21:5 - “He Who was seated on the throne said, “I am
making everything new!” Write this down, for these words are
faithful and true.”

Hymn 660 (V 1 & 4) - “I'm But A Stranger Here”

The Offering, Prayers And Benediction

(A Thanksgiving Children's Message To Be Given Next Sunday)

The Closing Hymn: “O Happy Day When We Shall Stand”

1. O happy day when we shall stand In heaven with the saved;
All peoples at the Lord's right hand Shall find their names engraved.

2. O blessed day when Christ shall come And show Himself as Lord,
And countless meet in their new home Which Jesus has prepared.

3. O what a mighty rushing flood Of joy and love and peace
Will roll down over us with good And blessedness and grace.

4. O Lord, Your Grace is everything; Your love has made us free
To stand among the saints and sing The glory that we see.

Silent Prayer And Announcements

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THE MILLENNIUM OF GOSPEL RULE (Revelation 20: 1 - 6)

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Order of Worship:

Choir: “All Glory Be To God On High” (Hymn 237)

Opening Hymn 239 - “Come, Thou Almighty King”

The Invocation And Opening Prayer

Selected “Kingdom” Scriptures
Mark 1: 14-15 (“The Kingdom is at hand... Repent and believe”)
John 18: 36-37 (Christ's Kingdom not of this world,but “truth” found in believing hearts)
Luke 17: 20-21 (Kingdom of God not seen or physical, but “within you)
Romans 14: 17 (Kingdom “righteousness, peace & joy in Holy Spirit”)
Philippians 3: 20-21 (“Our citizenship is in heaven...”)

The Nicene Creed (Hymnal, Page 22)

Hymn 265 - “Thine Honor Save, O Christ, Our Lord”

The Sermon ............. Revelation 20: 1 - 6

And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the Devil or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time. I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the Word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with
Him for a thousand years.

THE MILLENNIUM OF GOSPEL RULE

1. In Which Satan Is Bound & Cannot Thwart The Gospel
2. In Which Believers Die And Live And Rule With Christ
3. Will Give Way To The Christ's Eternal Kingdom

The Offering, Confession Of Sins and Absolution

The Communion Prayer And Consecration

The Distribution Of The The Lord's Supper (Hymn 315)

(Holy Communion is being celebrated in our service today. The reception of this holy Sacrament is, according to Holy Scripture, both an expression of “vertical” unity and fellowship with God by faith in Jesus Christ and “horizontal” unity and fellowship with those with whom we are united in faith and in our confession of God's Word. We therefore ask only those who have publicly professed such unity by membership at Berea or another CLC congregation to come forward to the Lord's table. This is not a judgment of anyone's faith or heart (“The Lord knows them that are His”), but rather an expression of our Scriptural faith and convictions. Any having questions or seeking a church home are invited to speak with the pastor.)

The Lord's Prayer And Benediction

Hymn 207 (V 2,4 & 6) - “Thanks To Thee, O Christ Victorious”


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THIS IS GOD'S HOUR (Revelation 14: 6-7)

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Order of Worship:

Opening Hymn 258 -“Lord Of Our Life And God Of Our Salvation”

The Invocation (Sung “Amen” By Congregation)

The Order Of Matins (Hymnal, Page 32 Only)

The Responsive Reading Of Psalm 46 (Hymnal, Page 134)

The Epistle Reading – Hebrews 13: 7 - 17
The Gospel Reading – Matthew 11: 12 – 19
The Apostles Creed (Hymnal, Page 12)

Hymn 262 - “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

The Sermon ................... Revelation 14: 6-7

Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth – to every nation, tribe, tongue and people – saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; And worship Him Who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”

THIS IS GOD'S HOUR

Hymn 261, The Offering, Prayers And Benediction

The Closing Hymn 266 - “O God, Our Lord, Thy Holy Word”

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