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Our Father in heaven expresses his fatherly love for his church through the elders
Description:
"Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well." - 1 John 5:1
Preservice Song: Psalm 103:5
Votum and Salutation
Hymn 36:1, 2, 3, 4
Profession of Faith: Apostle’s Creed (recited together)
Psalm 96:2
Prayer
Scripture Reading: 2 John
Hymn 48:4
Sermon: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 46
Our Father in heaven expresses his fatherly love for his church through the elders.
Elders are called to
1. Comfort the elect lady and her children with their Father’s blessing
2. Command God’s children to abide in their Father’s teaching
Hymn 72:1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Ordination of elders: Nathaniel de Boer, Wietse Jagersma, Dwayne Leffers
Psalm 134:3
Charge to the congregation
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thanksgiving Offering
Psalm 23:1, 2, 3
Benediction
Preached:
Sunday, January 18, 2026 (Afternoon)
Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen
Texts:
- Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 46
- 2 John
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