January 15, 2017 - Bulletin

Worship Order

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship

Give the king your justice, O God,

and your righteousness to a king’s son.

May he judge your people with righteousness,

and your poor with justice.

May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, 

and the hills, in righteousness.

May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,

give deliverance to the needy,

and crush the oppressor.

May he live while the sun endures,

and as long as the moon, throughout all generations.

—Psalm 72:1-5, NRSV

*Hymn of praise - “Crown Him With Many Crowns” - #45

Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Offering - “My Help Comes From the Lord”

NT Reading - James 1:12-27 - p. 1301

*Song of Thanksgiving - “Doxology” - #815

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Hymn of Preparation - “Instruments of Your Peace” - #637

Message - “Pure Religion” - Pastor Wes

*Hymn of Invitation - “Here I Am, Lord” - #589

*If you are able, please stand

Announcements

January Benevolence – ABCNJ UNCF SUNDAY 

“We’ve come this far by faith”— Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  ABCNJ has partnered with the United Negro College Fund to make it possible for more of our church's students – of all races and backgrounds – to afford a college education. We are therefore inviting all ABCNJ churches to take a special offering on the Sunday before Martin Luther King's birthday celebration, January 15, 2017.

Please send your offering to the ABCNJ region office – 3752 Nottingham Way, Suite 101, Trenton, NJ 08690 – by January 31, 2017. Gifts from individuals are also appreciated.

Extend Your Gift -

ABCNJ will donate $25 (up to $6000) for every $100 your church donates! Help us extend the reach of this new partnership, and open up the path of higher education to some of New Jersey’s brightest minds.

Calendar

Tonight 7:oo PM IBC

Tuesday 7:30 PM Choir Practice

Thursday 7:30 PM IBC

Friday 4:30 PM Treasure Hunters