A New Song for a New Year

“Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.” Psalm 33:3

This is the first of nine references in the Bible to a “new song.” Appropriately, the song of Psalm 33 deals with the primeval event of creation, and it is the first psalm that does so.

The new song is to be sung with instrumental accompaniment. However, the Hebrew word translated “loud noise” is so translated nowhere else; it is translated many different ways, but perhaps the familiar rendering “joyful sound” (Psalm 89:15) is the most appropriate here. In any case, this new song is of great importance and so should be performed well and joyfully, for it deals with the grandest of themes.

First of all is the great assertion that “the word of the LORD” is always right and the “works” of the Lord are always of truth (33:4). His righteousness and goodness are evident everywhere to those with eyes to see and hearts to believe (v. 5).

Then there is the vital revelation that God’s creation of all things was simply by His mighty word, “the breath of his mouth,” accomplished instantly, and not dragged out over long ages of evolutionary trial and error. “He spake, and it was done” (vv. 6, 9).

Furthermore, it is a comfort to know that God does not change, though new years come and go. “The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever” (v. 11). “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (v. 12).

There are many other great themes in this new song, and it would indeed be well to read and rehearse them all as the new year begins, committing ourselves once again to the faithful teaching of His inerrant Word, His magnificent creation, and His great salvation.        – Dr. Henry M. Morris

The Lord's Day Services


Sunday, January 8, 2017:

10:00a.m. Sunday School

11:00a.m. Morning Service – Rev. R. Cranston

6:00p.m. Pre-service Prayer Time

6:30p.m. Evening Service – Pastor John Bodner


Weekly Events

Weekly Announcements


Wednesday, January 11th:

7:25p.m.  Bible Study & Prayer Meeting this week.


Thursday, January 12th:

6:00p.m.  Session  Meeting

7:30p.m.  Session & Board Meeting


Friday, January 13th:

9:00a.m.  Women’s Morning Bible Study

7:00p.m.  Good News Bible Club


Weekly Events
Upcoming Events

Advance Announcements


Sunday, January 15th:

10:00a.m. Sunday School

11:00a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders

6:00p.m. Pre-service Prayer

6:30p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders


Wednesday, January 18th:

7:25p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting


Thursday, January 19th:

7:30p.m. Women’s Missionary Fellowship

7:30p.m. Youth Fellowship


Friday, January 20th:

7:00p.m. Good News Bible Club


Upcoming Events

Baptism Service

We are planning to have a baptism service early in the New Year. If you have come to Christ in salvation and desire to be baptized, please speak to Dr. Saunders

Congregational Week of Prayer January 23rd – 27th

At the beginning of each new year we devote special times of prayer to seek the Lord. Please plan to join us each night at 7:25 to pray for God’s direction, power, and blessing for all our ministries in 2017.

Please Pray for

Current Magazine

The Fall issue of the Current is now available online. Click on the link below to view it.

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