Sunday, December 28
As stewards of God’s words and works, it is with delight that we have the opportunity to gather as His people in worship by way of a reminder of the truth, power, and goodness of the sacred Scriptures. May we gather in His name and for His glory as we endeavor to make much of Christ through scripture, prayer, song, and the preaching of His Word. We look forward to gathering together this Lord’s day – For Christ, to God’s Glory, and Man’s Joy!
Order of Service
Preservice
Give to Our God Immortal Praise
Welcome/Announcements
Read the Word / Pray the Word
Psalm 148:1-14
Sing the Word
Reading: Psalm 100:1-5
All Creatures of Our God and King
Reading: Micah 7:18–19
His Mercy Is More
His Forever
Reading: Isaiah 46:8–10
All of Our Tomorrows
Preach the Word
Our Galactic God’s Magnificent Choir | Psalm 148:1-14
Hymn of Response / Closing
Praise His Name (Psalm 148)
Benediction
This Sunday’s Sermon
Our Galactic God’s Magnificent Choir | Psalm 148:1-14 | Premend Choy
Psalm 148 warmly invites everyone—whether it's the vast galaxies or tiny creatures—to come together and praise God. It has two movements indicated by the words, “from the heavens” (verse 1), and “from the earth” (verse 7). An extraordinary aspect of Psalm 148 is that it beckons praise not merely from all that breathes, but also from everything that exists. It beautifully shows that every voice matters in worship, regardless of where they are or how big or small they are. Worship is a universal call that highlights God’s majesty and reminds us of each person’s special part in His heavenly choir. Along with this worldwide call, the church has a special role: heralding the Gospel. This psalm urges believers to reflect on the profound truth that if such boundless praise is owed to God eternally, then our zeal for missions must be equally passionate. The immediate resolution, then, is to transition from a human-centered obligation to a divine-centered zeal dedicated to glorifying His name among all peoples. This way, worship becomes the heart of all missionary work.
Featured Song
Today’s Song Lyrics
Give to Our God Immortal Praise
Verse 1
Give to our God immortal praise;
Mercy and truth are all His ways;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 2
He built the earth, He spread the sky,
And fixed the starry lights on high;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 3
He fills the sun with morning light;
He bids the moon direct the night;
His mercies ever shall endure,
When suns and moons shall shine no more.
Verse 4
He sent His Son with power to save
From guilt and darkness and the grave;
Wonders of grace to God belong;
Repeat His mercies in your song.
Verse 5
Through this vain world He guides our feet,
And leads us to His heavenly seat:
His mercies ever shall endure,
When this our world shall be no more.
Words: Isaac Watts (1719); Music: John Hatton (1784) © Public Domain
All Creatures of Our God and King
Verse 1
All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
O 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
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!
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 3
All the redeemed washed by His blood
Come and rejoice in His great love
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Christ has defeated every sin
Cast all your burdens now on Him
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 4
He shall return in power to reign
Heaven and earth will join to say
O praise Him! Alleluia!
Then who shall fall on bended knee?
All creatures of our God and King
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Opt. Tag:
To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God whom heav'n and earth adore,
From earth and from the angel host,
Be praise and glory evermore.
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.
Lyrics by St. Francis of Assisi, New verses by Jonathan & Ryan Baird; Music by William H. Draper; adapted by Jonathan & Ryan Baird © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship; UBP CCLI License #249042
His Mercy Is More
Verse 1
What love could remember
No wrongs we have done?
Omniscient, all knowing,
He counts not their sum.
Thrown into a sea without
Bottom or shore,
Our sins, they are many;
His mercy is more.
(Chorus)
Praise the Lord,
His mercy is more.
Stronger than darkness,
New every morn.
Our sins, they are many;
His mercy is more.
Verse 2
What patience would wait
As we constantly roam?
What Father, so tender,
Is calling us home?
He welcomes the weakest,
The vilest, the poor.
Our sins, they are many;
His mercy is more.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 3
What riches of kindness
He lavished on us.
His blood was the payment;
His life was the cost.
We stood ‘neath a debt
We could never afford.
Our sins, they are many;
His mercy is more.
(Repeat Chorus)
Words & Music: Matt Papa and Matt Boswell © 2016 Messenger Hymns, Love Your Enemies Publishing (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); UBP CCLI License #249042
His Forever
Verse 1
Jesus, friend of sinners,
Loved me ere I knew Him.
Drew me with His cords of love,
Tightly bound me to Him.
‘Round my heart still closely twined,
The ties that none can sever.
For I am His and He is mine,
Forever and forever.
Verse 2
Jesus, friend of sinners,
A crown of thorns You wore for me.
Bruised for my transgressions,
Pierced for my iniquities.
The wrath of God that I deserved
Was poured out on the Innocent.
He took my place, my soul to save.
Now I am His forever.
Verse 3
Jesus, friend of sinners,
I love to tell the story.
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And will be when in glory.
Not death, nor life, nor anything,
Can ever separate me.
O love that will not let me go.
Yes, I am His forever.
Original Words: James G. Small (1863). Music & new & alternate Words: Pat Sczebel © 2003 Sovereign Grace Worship; UBP CCLI License #249042
All of Our Tomorrows
Verse 1
This spinning world by Your own hand
Hurls ever on around the sun.
The seasons march at Your command;
The old departs, the new year comes.
And though celestial is Your gaze,
You search and care for all our ways;
We offer up to You this day
And all of our tomorrows.
Verse 2
May zealous youth and cautious age
Determine not the steps we choose;
Great Shepherd, guide us through each day,
Oh, how we want to follow You.
Come, Living Way, our way make clear;
Let perfect love drive out our fear;
Be Thou our vision, now and here
And all of our tomorrows.
Verse 3
When winter makes us reminisce
Of warmer days so distant now,
Of cherished saints the sun once kissed
Whose beauty passed behind the clouds,
Let all our fond and longing tears
Remind us we are pilgrims here;
We trust You, Sovereign of our years,
With all of our tomorrows.
Verse 4
Hands to the plow, we’re pressing on,
And running hard to win the prize,
Empowered by the love of God
With grace before and grace behind.
For lo, what hope before us stands:
You finish all that You began;
Eternal joy is in Your hands,
And all of our tomorrows.
Words & Music: Dave Fournier & Ryan Foglesong © 2020 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP, Sovereign Grace Praise/BMI (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.sovereigngracemusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
Praise His Name (Psalm 148)
Verse 1
Reaches of heaven, starry heights,
Lights of the evening, dancing in silent skies,
Brilliance of morning, breaking day,
O let them praise Him, praise His name.
(Chorus 1)
O praise His name, O praise His name,
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
Verse 2
Mightiest mountains, peaceful plains,
Snowfall and fire, thundering ocean waves,
Kings and their kingdoms, age to age,
O let them praise Him, praise His name.
(Chorus 2)
O praise His name, O praise His name,
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
O praise His name, O praise His name.
Let all His wondrous works declare His praise!
(Bridge)
King enthroned in majesty,
All things made by His decree,
Hear creation’s melody,
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Everything with life and breath,
Everywhere from east to west
Every heart raised from the dead.
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Angels echo the refrain,
“Jesus, Lamb for sinners slain!”
Name above all other names,
Praise Him!
Words & Music: Marc Willterton and Nathan Stiff © 2022 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP (administrated by Integrity Music). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org; UBP CCLI License #249042
