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Preparation for Worship

“There are two tragedies in life. One is to lose your heart's desire. The other is to gain it.” - George Bernard Shaw

God Calls — We Praise

Call to Worship (Standing) From Psalm 23

Leader The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.

All He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Leader You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

All Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Songs of Praise (Standing) “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”

All Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’ incarnate De—i—ty, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Ris’n with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Words: Charles Wesley, 1739; Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1840 “I Will Glory in My Redeemer”

All I will glory in my Redeemer, Whose priceless blood has ransomed me Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails, And hung Him on that judgment tree I will glory in my Redeemer, Who crushed the power of sin and death My only Savior before the holy Judge The Lamb who is my righteousness The Lamb who is my righteousness

I will glory in my Redeemer, My life He bought, my love He owns I have no longings for another, I’m satisfied in Him alone I will glory in my Redeemer, His faithfulness my standing place Though foes are mighty and rush upon me My feet are firm, held by His grace My feet are firm, held by His grace

I will glory in my Redeemer, who carries me on eagles’ wings He crowns my life with loving kindness, His triumph song I’ll ever sing I will glory in my Redeemer, who waits for me at gates of gold And when He calls me, it will be paradise His face forever to behold His face forever to behold

I will glory in my Redeemer, who waits for me at gates of gold And when He calls me, it will be paradise His face forever to behold His face forever to behold

Words and Music by Steve Cook and Vikki Cook

Prayer of Adoration God Invites — We Confess

Community Confession of Sin (Be seated or kneel)

Leader Father, as we begin this new year, we look back at the year behind us, and we are confronted with the many ways we have failed you by not walking in the path of your commandments and holy law.

All We confess to you that our sins our very great. We humble ourselves before you therefore, asking for your mercy and grace. Cleanse us, renew us, and sanctify us in your truth.

Personal Confession of Sin (Silence is kept)

God Assures — We Give Thanks

Assurance of Pardon (Standing) From Psalm 103

Leader The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.

All He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.

Leader For as high as the heavens are above the earth so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

All as far as the East is from the West, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. Song of Assurance “All I Have is Christ”

All Chorus: Hallelujah! All I have is Christ Hallelujah! Jesus is my life

I once was lost in darkest night Yet thought I knew the way The sin that promised joy and life Had led me to the grave I had no hope that You would own A rebel to Your will And if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race Indifferent to the cost You looked upon my helpless state And led me to the cross And I beheld God’s love displayed You suffered in my place You bore the wrath reserved for me Now all I know is grace

Chorus

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone And live so all might see The strength to follow Your commands Could never come from me Oh Father, use my ransomed life In any way You choose And let my song forever be My only boast is You

Chorus (2x)

HopeKids Honoring & Blessing our Children

Leader Jesus points to children, and says to all of us, “Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

All Jesus says, “Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Leader I, your elder…

Parents We, your parents …

All We, your church family …

All We pray God’s continued blessing upon you. May you grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Christ as Prophet – The Word to Us

Scripture Reading (Standing) Luke 15:11-32

Reader 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’”

Reader This is the Word of the Lord.

All Thanks be to God. Sermon (Be Seated) Rev. Mark Skylling Series: That You May Have Certainty: Luke Sermon: The Parable of the Prodigal Sons

We see three sons in this passage…

I. The Prodigal Son

II. The Angry Son

iii. The Perfect Son Christ as Priest – The Sacrament for Us

Profession of Faith (Standing) Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 22

Leader (Q57): How does “the resurrection of the body” comfort you?

All Not only my soul will be taken immediately after this life to Christ its head, but even my very flesh, raised by the power of Christ, will be reunited with my soul and made like Christ’s glorious body.

Leader (Q58): How does the article concerning “life everlasting” comfort you?

All Even as I already now experience in my heart the beginning of eternal joy, so after this life I will have perfect blessedness such as no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no human heart has ever imag- ined: a blessedness in which to praise God eternally.

Sharing Christ’s Welcome Prayer at the Table Words of Institution Approaching the Table Instructions Gluten free bread is available by request. Tinted cups contain wine; clear cups contain grape juice. Eat the bread when you come forward, and return to your seat with your full cup. We’ll drink together.

Should you join the meal? This is a “means of grace”— a method of encouragement from God, a sign and symbol for those who entrust themselves to Jesus Christ. It’s not for perfect people, it’s for broken people. It’s for you if you affirm that because of your sins, you are worse and more messed up than you even realize; and yet you are more loved and accepted than you had ever dared hope—by God’s mercy given through faith alone in the life, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ for you.

Children Should talk with a pastor about personal faith in Christ before taking the Lord’s Supper. If your child has not been baptized or professed personal faith before a church community, they’re still encouraged to come forward to receive a blessing.

If you’re not joining the Supper We don’t want this to be an awkward time. You can come forward for prayer or a blessing. You can also remain seated and reflect on or pray about the service, including the guided prayers two pages on. We’re glad you’re with us.

Guided Prayers If you’re searching for the Truth “God, if you are there, I want to ask good questions and be teachable to receive reasonable answers. I want to feel permission to wrestle, doubt, and question, yet not be satisfied with remaining perpetually here. I need humility to be an honest appraiser of my own longings and struggles, and how sin might be active in these. If you’re real, please meet me.”

If you’re struggling “Jesus, please show me any misplaced longings in my heart. Enable me to look to you alone for contentment and for the rest my soul craves. Please give me faith to see you as one who has encountered the burden of my struggle, yet overcome temptation and restlessness as my champion.”

If you’re at a place of belief “Lord, I admit the extent of my weakness and sinfulness, and the expanse of your lavish love and forgiveness. I believe you have accepted me because of the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thank you for this gift of grace. Thank you for paying my debt for sin and cleansing my heart through the gospel. By faith, I want to turn from my sin and receive Jesus as my Rescuer and Ruler.” Song of Celebration “Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness”

All Jesus, thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress; ’Midst flaming worlds, In these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head.

Bold shall I stand in thy great day; For who aught to my charge shall lay? Fully absolved, Through these I am, From sin and fear, from guilt and shame.

Chorus: So I join with the song of the Lord’s redeemed. And I praise with the throngs at the throne of my King! Oh the might! Oh the fear! Oh the mercy that’s His, In the blood of the Son and the grace that it gives.

This spotless robe the same appears, When ruined nature sinks in years; No age can change, Its glorious hue, The robe of Christ is ever new.

O let the dead now hear thy voice; Now bid thy banished ones rejoice; Their beauty this, Their glorious dress, Jesus, thy blood and righteousness.

Words: Nikolaus L. von Zinzendorf, 1739; Music: Nathan Partain, 2010 Christ as King – The Lord Over Us

Coronation Anthem (Standing) The Doxology All Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Words: Thomas Ken, c. 1674; Music attr. To Louis Bourgeois, 1551

Offering Our Prayers • For our Church: That God would be with us as we enter into this new year. That God would increase our faith in Him and knowledge of His love for us. As we study the Gospel according to Luke, that God would grant us greater certainty regarding the things that have been taught and handed down to us. • For the officer nomination and training process over the coming months: For the Lord to raise up additional Elders and Deacons here at Hope. • For the other churches in our Presbytery: This morning, we pray for Grace Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Pastors Nick Davelaar and John Peoples, that the Lord would grant them to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in their inner being, so that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith. • For the other Gospel preaching churches here in Bloomington. • For those in our lives who have yet to entrust their lives to Jesus Christ.

The Lord’s Prayer All Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our Trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Offering our Gifts (If you'd like to make your offering online you can head to Hope's homepage: www.hopebtown.org Head to the “Connect” heading, click on “Donate,” and follow the prompts. We're grateful for your generous and sacrificial giving!)

Vision Ahead

God Sends — We Enter our Mission

Song of Sending (Standing) “The Church’s One Foundation”

All The church’s one foundation, is Jesus Christ her Lord, She is His new creation, by water and the Word. From heaven He came and sought her, to be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.

Elect from every nation, yet one over all the earth; Her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy Name she blesses, partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

The church shall never perish, her dear Lord to defend; To guide, sustain, and cherish, is with her to the end; Though there be those that hate her, and false sons in her pale, Against a foe or traitor, she ever shall prevail.

Though with a scornful wonder we see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed: Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, “how long?” And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song!

Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee.

O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee.

Words: Samuel Stone; Music: Brian Moss ©1996 Parson John Publishing (ASCAP) Benediction Based on Luke 15 Leader May the Lord grant you the joy that comes from His presence and dwelling with Him in His house. Whether you have been a prodigal son that is near or a prodigal son that is far, may you rejoice knowing that in Christ you have been reconciled to God the Father. About Hope

Announcements Officer Nominations! Dear Communing Members of Hope Presbyterian Church,

As members of Hope Presbyterian Church, you have the privilege of and responsibility to nominate and elect the elders and deacons who will lead you. Below are passages describing the qualifications of elders and deacons.

In short, an elder is to be a shepherd for the congregation by giving spiritual care and oversight to the people and direction for the church through ministry of the Word and prayer. One of the primary ways an elder does this is through instruction in and exhortation from the Bible. The deacon is to assist the elders with the “physical” ministries of the church. In part, these consist of mercy ministry to people in need, care for finances, and oversight of the building and any other church property. Elders and deacons are to exhibit the character traits outlined below from the Bible.

We will accept nominations from any member between January 1- 31, 2021. Nominees will then have an opportunity to go through a 12-week training course, after which (if they choose to move forward) they will also be examined in their Biblical/theological knowledge and Christian character by the Session. The elders will then present names for election. As a member, you will then vote for those you wish to serve as elders and deacons.

Besides the qualifications given below, the only other requirement is that any nominee be a member of Hope.

Biblical Qualifications for Elder

I Timothy 3:1-7 "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap."

Titus 1:6-9 "An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless--not overbearing, not quick- tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it." Biblical Qualifications for Deacon

I Timothy 3:8-13 "Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus."

We encourage you to please prayerfully consider who you would like to nominate. Nomination slips can be dropped in the offering plate during Sunday morning worship (the form is provided below) or you can submit your nominations online via a Google Form (the link is included below). If you have any questions about this process, feel free to contact either Mark, Seth, or James. Thank you!

Sincerely,

The Hope Session (Mark, Seth, and James)

Link to Google Form for submitting Nominations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz1LK39JE0tbky7oRejj1lsHJXE4BJQ XCHu_jPYPdlTTBFIQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or, simply fill out / tear off this piece of paper and drop it in the offering plate! Name:

Email Address:

Nomination(s) for the Office of Elder:

Nominations(s) for the Office of Deacon:

Thank You! Thank you to those of you who contributed to the special offering for Wheeler Mission. Because of your generosity, we were able to gift $615.75 to Wheeler!

Bible in a Year Reading Group starting in January! Would you like to be more disciplined in regularly reading the Bible? Have you always wanted to read through a portion of or the entire Bible in a year? Then these groups are for you! The goal of the groups is to encourage and support one another while reading through a Bible reading plan of your own choosing over the course of the year. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact David Crum ([email protected]) or Jarrett Webb ([email protected]) for more information! If you are interested in participating in a reading group, you can sign up following this link or scanning the QR code here: https://forms.gle/nYYsvLxeC1YBaPFC9

Hope Ministries Women’s Ministry Mark your calendars! Our Women's Bible Study will start back up January 11, meeting every other Monday from 8-9:30pm!! We will be studying through Philippians together using Melissa Kruger's study In All Things: A Nine Week Devotional Bible Study on Unshakeable Joy. You can find a copy of the study on Amazon or several Christian bookstores. There will be both an in person and virtual (Zoom) option for you to join our study. You do not need to have anything done for our first meeting!! We hope you will consider joining us this semester for our study! If you have any questions about this study, please contact Kelie Baysinger ([email protected])

"Taco 'Bout A Baby" Ladies of Hope, you are invited to share Bradley & Jordan Fullbright’s joy as they prepare to welcome home their first baby by joining us at a “Taco ‘Bout A Baby” shower celebration! Date: Sunday, 10 January 2021 Schedule: Light refreshments- 5:00 pm Devotional - 5:45 pm Celebration - 6:00 pm Place: MaryBeth Peach’s home 1440 W. Estate Dr. Bloomington IN 47403 Registry: https://www.babylist.com/baby-fullbright Invitations will be sent using the Flocknote email list, so, ladies be sure you’ve signed up for Flocknote AND have asked to become part of the “Women’s Ministry Group” as well! In accordance with local regulations, we ask attendees to wear masks when appropriate. Questions? Colette 620.255.3990

Men’s Ministry Thanks to everyone who participated in our Bible Study this Fall! After a brief break, the Bible Study will resume again after the first of the year (stay tuned for details)! If you have any questions about this study, please contact Eric Stockdell ([email protected]).

Reformed University Fellowship Large group meetings are currently being held at the Monroe County Convention Center on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Please contact Eric Whitley for additional details/info! www.rufindiana.org | FB Group: RUF Indiana | Instagram: @rufindiana Our Community Groups We are excited to announce that this Fall, there will be two different community groups to participate in: An East Side and a West Side group! Our Community Groups will be studying The Heidelberg Catechism, using the book "The Good News We Almost Forgot" by Kevin DeYoung as our recommended resource for the study. Here are the details:

East Side Community Group Leaders: Mark and Maria Skylling Meets: Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:00pm Location: 3709 E Devonshire Ln.

West Side Community Group Leaders: Seth and Kelie Baysinger Meets: Every other Sunday from 6:00 - 7:30pm Location: 510 W Tecumseh Dr.

***If you would like to participate in either of these Community Groups virtually, we will also be streaming them via Zoom as well. If interested in this option, please contact Seth Baysinger ([email protected]) for the West Side Group or Mark Skylling ([email protected]) for the East Side Group.***

Serving Spotlight We encourage everyone at Hope to find ways to serve in the body. Here are some new opportunities to offer your time and energy in these vital areas of ministry:

Sunday morning Set-up/Sound/Hospitality: Unload the trailer, set up/tear down, then reload the trailer; help on the sound team! Questions? Reach out to Vivian at [email protected]

When we are able to resume, contact information for the following ministries is: Nursery Teacher: Rotate to serve once-per-month caring for and managing our Sprouts! Questions? Reach out to Kaleigh at [email protected]

Roots Teacher: Once-per-month caring for and teaching a lesson for our older kids! Questions? Reach out to Kaleigh at [email protected]

KidsCommunity Helpers: Assisting our Wednesday night group of 3rd-6th graders! Reach out to Mark at [email protected]

Finance Spotlight 2020 Year To-Date Actual: $ 121, 646 Budget Year-To-Date: $ 187, 423

Attendance Spotlight Last Sunday: 28 Connecting with Hope

HopePres Servant-Leaders Rev. Mark Skylling Pastor / Teaching Elder [email protected]

James Tanneberger Ruling Elder [email protected]

Seth Baysinger Ruling Elder [email protected]

Rebecca Cullison Music Director [email protected]

Vivian Furnish Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]

Kelie Baysinger Women’s Team Lead [email protected]

Kaleigh Lesh HopeKids Director [email protected]

RUF Campus Ministry Rev. Eric Whitley Campus Minister [email protected]

Will Nabholz RUF Intern [email protected]

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