Liturgy

Before Service Song
Votum & Salutation
Song of Response – Psalm 98: 1, 2
Profession of Faith
Song of Response – Psalm 72: 1, 10
Prayer
Reading of Scripture –Matthew 1:18-2:23
Song of Preparation – Hymn 21
Reading of the text – Matthew 2:1-12

Ministry of the Word
Where is the King?
1. The terrifying question about the king (verses 1-2)
2. The twofold reaction that is essentially one (verses 3-8)
3. The child who overturns all expectations (verses 9-12)

Song of Response – Hymn 19: 1, 3, 4
Thanksgiving Prayer
Offertory – Needy
Song of Closing – Hymn 20
Benediction