Welcome to all who have come today to worship the Lord! 

Before the morning worship begins, there will be a brief Christmas program by the children.  Immediately after morning worship, there will be a brief presentation by Dave Neff and Jacinta Baker about the ministry we are doing for Zobel House.

Everyone is encouraged to come to evening worship, where for the past weeks we have been humbled in ourselves and exalted in Christ by the doctrines of grace.  So far we have looked at Unconditional election, limited atonement, and totally depravity.  Today we will study the Biblical truth of irresistible grace, which is the power of the Holy Spirit in giving new life and salvation. 

Prayer and Praise
Praise God for the gift of the forgiveness of sins!  Praise God for the gift of being saved from hell!  Praise God for the gift of His love to you!  Praise God for the gift of the resurrection of the dead and eternal life!  Pray that your heart will be always filled with joy in these glorious truths! 

Pray for those who are living in sin.  Pray that the Lord will wake them up to the danger of eternal destruction, and grant them humble repentance, joyful faith, and a sincere desire to obey and follow Christ.