Prelude
Praise the Lord, O My Soul
Call to Worship
Psalm 103:1
Hymn
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" Lyte
God's Greeting
Forget Not All His Benefits
Responsive Reading
Psalm 103:2-5
Reflection
The Blessings of the Past Year
Roll Call of the Newborn, New Confessors, and New Members
[Here read the names of members born, those who made profession of faith, and those who became members in the past year]
Hymn of Praise
" How Vast the Benefits Divine" Montague
He Does Not Treat Us as Our Sins Deserve
Prayer of Confession
Responsive Reading
Psalm 103:8-12
Reflection
The Lord's Gracious Response to Our Sinfulness
Hymn of Praise
"Not What My Hands Have Done" Bonar
As for Us, Our Days Are Like Grass
Responsive Reading
Psalm 103:13-16
Reflection
God's Compassion on Us as Frail Mortals
Roll Call of the Saints
Let us recall the names of fellow members who have gone before us in 199_.
[All read the names of members who passed away in the previous year]
Hymn of Response
From Everlasting to Everlasting, God's Love Is with Us
Reflection
God's Everlasting Love—Psalm 103:17
[If a baptism is scheduled, it would be appropriate following this reflection,]
Hymn of Thanksgiving
"I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord" Fillmore, Post
His Love Is with Those Who Keep His Covenant
Reflection
On Keeping Covenant with the Lord-Psalm 103:18
[If a profession of faith is scheduled, it would be appropriate following this reflection]
Rededication of our lives
People of God, do you believe that Jesus Christ
is the Son of God sent to redeem the world, do you love and trust him as the one who saves you
from your sin, and do you with repentance and joy embrace him as Lord of your life?
We do.
Do you dedicate your life to God at the beginning of this new year,
do you seek to develop a closer walk with him,
and to live a life of love, obedience, and service as
our Lord commands?
We do.
May God grant us all the strength to fulfill our commitment through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Hymn of Dedication
"O Jesus, I Have Promised" Bode
Prayer
Offering
The Lord Has Established His Throne in Heaven
Responsive Reading
Psalm 103:19-22
Hymn of Praise
"Bless His Holy Name" Crouch
