ORDER OF WORSHIP

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February 16, 2025

CALL TO WORSHIP  AND INVOCATION  

 

HYMN OF PRAISE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

THE WISDOM KEEPING        by Sister  Naomi Cullum

THE RESPONSIVE READING * The Heidelberg Catechism  (59-61)

(A Summary of Biblical Teachings in a Question and Answer Format… scripture verses are provided for further study) 

Leader: How does it help you now that you believe the Gospel teachings expressed in the Apostles Creed?

People:  In Christ I am righteous before God and heir to life everlasting.1 

1 Hab 2:4; Jn 3:36; Rom 1:17; 5:1, 2.

Leader: How are you righteous before God?

People: Only by true faith in Jesus Christ.1 Although my conscience accuses me that I have grievously sinned against all God's commandments, have never kept any of them,2 and am still inclined to all evil,3 yet God, without any merit of my own,4 out of mere grace,5 imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ.6 He grants these to me as if I had never had nor committed any sin, and as if I myself had accomplished all the obedience which Christ has rendered for me,7 if only I accept this gift with a believing heart.8 

1 Rom 3:21-28; Gal 2:16; Eph 2:8, 9; Phil 3:8-11. 2 Rom 3:9, 10. 3 Rom 7:23. 4 Deut 9:6; Ezek 36:22; Tit 3:4, 5. 5 Rom 3:24; Eph 2:8. 6 Rom 4:3-5; 2 Cor 5:17-19; 1 Jn 2:1, 2. 7 Rom 4:24, 25; 2 Cor 5:21. 8 Jn 3:18; Acts 16:30, 31; Rom 3:22.
 

Leader: Why do you say that you are righteous only by faith?

People: Not that I am acceptable to God on account of the worthiness of my faith, for only the satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ is my righteousness before God.1 I can receive this righteousness and make it my own by faith only.2 

1 1 Cor 1:30, 31; 2:2. 2 Rom 10:10; 1 Jn 5:10-12.

PRAYER - (Modified from “Assurance”  https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/assurance/  used with permission)

ALMIGHTY GOD, I am loved with everlasting love, clothed in eternal righteousness,      my peace flowing like a river, my comforts many and large, my joy and triumph unutterable, my soul lively with a knowledge of salvation, my sense of justification unclouded. I have scarce anything to pray for; Jesus smiles upon my soul as a ray of heaven and my supplications are swallowed up in praise. How sweet is the glorious doctrine of election when based upon thy Word and wrought inwardly within the soul! I bless thee that thou wilt keep the sinner thou hast loved, and hast engaged that he will not forsake thee, else I would never get to heaven. I wrong the work of grace in my heart if I deny my new nature and my eternal life. If Jesus were not my righteousness and redemption, I would sink into nethermost hell by my misdoings, shortcomings, unbelief, unlove; If Jesus were not by the power of his Spirit my sanctification, there is no sin I should not commit. O when shall I have his mind! when shall I be conformed to his image? All the good things of life are less than nothing when compared with his love,   and with one glimpse of thy electing favour. All the treasures of a million worlds could not make me richer, happier, more contented, for his unsearchable riches are mine. One moment of communion with him, one view of his grace, is ineffable, inestimable. But O God, I could not long after thy presence if I did not know the sweetness of it; And such I could not know except by thy Spirit in my heart, nor love thee at all unless thou didst   elect me, call me, adopt me, save me. I bless thee for the covenant of grace. Amen.

 

MINISTRY OF MUSIC  All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! | (DIADEM) | 4 Part Harmony

 

THE SERMON The Rev. Pastor J. R. Norwood, PhD  “Remember Who We Are” 

Sermon Focal Text - 1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV); 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Additional Scriptures Cited: 1 Peter 2:1–12; Acts 3:22; Hebrews 1:1-2; Isaiah 53:4-5; Hebrews 8:1-2; Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 2:16-18; Romans 12:1-2; John 1:10–13; 1 John 3:1–2; Revelation 5:9–10

 

A CALL TO REPENTANCE 

BLESSING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 

 

CLOSING BLESSING (Jude 1:24–25 ESV); 24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Neville Peter - Jesus, You are the Center of my Joy - Praise Medley

This Week's Devotional Scripture Readings

February’s Theme: “Sharing God’s Love”

Sunday:  Hosea 3:1—4:3

Monday:  Hosea 4:4–19

Tuesday  :Hosea 6:1—7:2

Wednesday: Hosea 8:1–14

Thursday: Hosea 9:1–14

Friday: Hosea 9:15—10:15

Saturday: Hosea 11:1–11

Next Sunday’s Children’s Bible Memory Verse

Luke 6:37

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 


UJIMA VILLAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday “In-Person” Worship - 10:30 AM 

Sunday Online Worship Posted by 3:30PM at UjimaChurch.org

Sunday Time for Truth Classes after Morning Worship

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30PM

New Members / Inquirers Class Scheduled Upon Request

Children’s Special Catechism Classes as scheduled

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 16, 2025

PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT SUNDAY MEALS ARE FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND TIME FOR TRUTH STUDIES. Please do not take food if you are not staying for class.

FOUNDER’S DAY - 33rd CHURCH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Today, Sunday, February 16th. Special 10:30 AM Morning Worship followed by a Testimony &  Fellowship Meal

GIVING STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE from the Trustees.

THE CHOIR WILL REHEARSE on the 2nd and 4th Sundays immediately following the Time for Truth class. 

THE MIGHTY MEN will rehearse after worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

UJIMA’S MIGHTY MEN MEET IN-PERSON & BY CONFERENCE CALL  for fellowship on the first Sundays at 9:30AM in the Lighthouse Café. This is an Outreach Opportunity!

PASTOR NORWOOD’S RECENT SERMONS can be downloaded or streamed online at www.UjimaChurch.org or https://www.youtube.com/@jrnonline7912 or at www.facebook.com/RevNorwood

Upcoming 2025 Holy Days and Special Observances: Ash Wednesday (Lent Begins) 3/5; Palm Sunday 4/13; Holy Thursday 4/17; Good Friday 4/18; Resurrection Sunday 4/10; Ascension Day 5/29; Pentecost 6/8; Reformation Day 10/31 (Observed 10/26); Lights & Remembrance 11/2; Thanksgiving Eve 11/26; Advent Begins 11/30; Christmas 12/25; Watch Night 12/31