Order of Worship – January 4, 2026, 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.

*Indicates to stand up

10 a.m. service

Pastor: Jeremy Vander Lei

Pre-Service Song: 145D: God, My King, Thy Might Confessing
*Call to Worship
*Votum and Salutation
*Song: 92A: It’s Good To Thank the LORD
Prayer
Law of God
Song: 119H: You, LORD, Are the Portion
Scripture Reading: Genesis 44
SERMON
Title: A Blessing In Disguise
Text: Genesis 44
Theme: See the Lord graciously work to bring repentance and change in the hearts of His children.
1. A careful preparation.
2. A perfect execution.
3. A striking transformation.
Prayer of Application
*Song: 31B:1,2,6,7,11: In Thee, O Lord, I Put My Trust
Congregational Prayer
Offerings: 1. Budget; 2. Eternal Life Mission
*Doxology: 563: May the Grace of Christ Our Savior
*Benediction

4 p.m. service (NEW TIME)

Pastor: Jeremy Vander Lei

Pre-Service Song: 241: O God beyond All Praising
*Call to Worship
*Votum and Salutation
*Song: 145B:1-4,12: I Will Exalt You, God, My King
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Song: 68B: O Lord, Thou Hast Ascended
Scripture Reading: John 14:1-29
SERMON
Title: He Is With Us To the End Of the Age
Text: Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 18
Theme: Celebrate the Ascension – Our King and Brother reigns.
1. He is coming back bodily.
2. He has never left us spiritually.
3. He intercedes for and equips us eternally.
Prayer of Application
*Song: 24A: The Earth and the Riches
Congregational Prayer
Offerings: 1. Budget 2. Eternal Life Mission
*Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed
*Doxology: 565: Praise Ye the Lord, Ye Hosts Above
*Benediction