Welcome, we’re glad you’re here. Our vision echoes the Lord’s prayer: may it be “in the South Bay, as it is in heaven.” We yearn to see people flourishing in Jesus. Join us in the worship of our Lord.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
And Jesus called them to him and said to them,
“You know that those who are considered rulers
of the Gentiles lord it over them,
and their great ones exercise authority over them.
But it shall not be so among you.
Mark 10:42-43
Remember your leaders,
those who spoke to you the word of God.
Consider the outcome of their way of life,
and imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:7
…let the greatest among you become as the youngest,
and the leader as one who serves.
For who is the greater, one who reclines at table
or one who serves?
Is it not the one who reclines at table?
But I am among you as the one who serves.
Luke 22:26-27
Obey your leaders and submit to them,
for they are keeping watch over your souls,
as those who will have to give an account.
Let them do this with joy and not with groaning,
for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:17
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Know that the Lord, he is God!
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Psalm 100:1-3
Doxology
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
SONG
All Creatures of Our God and King
[Verse 1]
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Oh Praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
O, praise Him! O, praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 2]
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice
Ye lights of evening, find a voice!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
[Verse 3]
Let all things their Creator bless
And worship Him in humbleness
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Oh praise Him! Oh praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Holy, Holy, Holy
[Verse 1]
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
[Verse 2]
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee,
Who was and is and evermore shall be.
[Verse 3]
Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.
[Verse 4]
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
GLOBAL PARTNER
LORD’S PRAYER
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
OFFERTORY
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joshua Bible Study (begins 1/23) 5 session study, alternating Fridays 7:30-9pm
Vessel Youth Group Winter Retreat (1/23-1/25) for middle school and high school students
SONG
Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
[Verse 1]
You made the starry hosts
You traced the mountain peaks
You paint the evening sky with wonders
The earth, it is Your throne
From desert to the sea
All nature testifies Your splendor
[Chorus]
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Sing His greatness all creation
Praise the Lord, raise your voice
You heights and all you depths
From furthest east to west
Let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord
[Verse 2]
You reached into the dust
In love, Your Spirit breathed
You formed us in Your very likeness
To know Your wondrous works
To tell Your mighty deeds
To join the everlasting chorus
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Let symphonies resound
Let drums and choirs ring out
All heaven hear the sound of worship
Let every nation bring
Its honors to the King
A roar of harmonies eternal
[Chorus]
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord
Sing His greatness all creation
Praise the Lord, raise your voice
You heights and all you depths
From furthest east to west
You distant burning stars
All creatures near and far
From sky to sea to shore
Sing out forevermore
Let everything that has breath
Praise the Lord
OFFICER INSTALLATION
Elder – Andrew McGregor
Deacon – Ruth Anne Shue
SERMON
“Take Me To Your Leader”
The saying is trustworthy:
If anyone aspires to the office of overseer,
he desires a noble task.
2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach,
the husband of one wife, sober-minded,
self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle,
not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
4 He must manage his own household well,
with all dignity keeping his children submissive,
5 for if someone does not know how to manage
his own household, how will he care for God’s church?
6 He must not be a recent convert,
or he may become puffed up with conceit
and fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders,
so that he may not fall into disgrace,
into a snare of the devil.
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified,
not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine,
not greedy for dishonest gain.
9 They must hold the mystery of the faith
with a clear conscience.
10 And let them also be tested first;
then let them serve as deacons
if they prove themselves blameless.
11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers,
but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife,
managing their children and their own households well.
13 For those who serve well as deacons
gain a good standing for themselves and also
great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:1-13 (ESV)
SONG
Lead on O King Eternal
[Verse 1]
Lead on, O King Eternal
‘Til sin’s fierce war shall cease
And holiness shall whisper
The sweet amen of peace
[Verse 2]
For not with swords loud clashing
Nor roll of stirring drums
But deeds of love and mercy
The heavenly kingdom comes
[Chorus]
Let Your kingdom come
And Your will be done
Right here on the earth
Like it is in heaven
[Verse 3]
Lead on, O King Eternal
We follow not with fears
For gladness breaks like morning
Wherever Thy face appears
[Chorus]
[Verse 4]
Thy cross is lifted o’er us
We journey in its light
We follow as You guide us
Lead on, O God of might
[Chorus]
BENEDICTION
Now may the God of peace
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great shepherd of the sheep,
by the blood of the eternal covenant,
equip you with everything good
that you may do his will,
working in us that which is pleasing in his sight,
through Jesus Christ,
to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:20-21
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