Liturgy

Before Service Song – Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Votum and Salutation
Song of Response – Ps. 128: 1, 2, 3
Ten Words of the Covenant
Song of Response – Ps. 78: 1, 2, 3
Prayer
Reading of Scripture – Isaiah 7: 1-17; Luke 1: 26-45
Song of Preparation – Hymn 19: 1, 3, 4
Reading of the text – Matthew 1: 18-25

Ministry of the Word
Joseph’s struggle concerning the birth of the son of God
1. Joseph is put before a difficult choice
2. Joseph is given a wonderful revelation
3. Joseph is given a blessed command

Song of Response – Hymn 16: 1, 2, 3
Thanksgiving Prayer
Offertory – Ministry of Mercy
Song of Closing – Ps. 145: 1, 3, 5
Benediction