December 29, 2024

You can find the order of worship and songs here.

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As one year ends and another begins, we are naturally in a reflective mood. Did I live well this year? What can I do better in the new year? What am I most proud of and thankful for this year? What do I look forward to in the new year? Human beings, of course, are the only creatures that look back and look forward. This, too, is part of what it means to be made in God’s image.

Indeed, looking back and looking forward are written into the fabric of every worship service. We look back to creation, fall, and to the cross and the empty tomb. The Law and the Gospel then lead to the foretaste of the glory to come. As we partake of the bread and the cup, we look forward to the feast of heaven and the consummation of all things.

Psalm 148 is a vision of the glories to come. It sees the whole creation united in praise to God. Sin and sorrow are gone. Only blessing and praise remain. “Praise him, all his angels…sun and moon…all you shining stars…you great sea creatures…Mountains and all hills…Beasts and all livestock…Kings of the earth and all peoples…Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the LORD…Praise the LORD!”

May the Lord bless us this new year. May we become the people of praise. And with God’s help, we will look forward to the glories to come and we will rejoice.

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Growth Resources

This year: Please see the full list of 2025 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage.

This month: We are reading “The Unfolding Mystery” by Edmund Clowney.

This week: We are reflecting upon Shorter Catechism Q. & A. 1.

Everyday: Noted pastor and theologian Sinclair Ferguson posts a short reflection every day around 5 minutes long. "Things Unseen" cover various aspects of the Christian life, worship, and theological topics in a very accessible and edifying way. We encourage you to incorporate this into your daily life. Please see this page for more information. There you will find links to various podcast platforms as well as YouTube page.

Upcoming Events and Notices

Wednesday evening study and Sunday school lessons will resume in January.

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