The foundation hymn Sunday, February 12, 2012 is a hymn titled by an expression used by Rev. Maltbie D. Babcock, 1858 – 1901. When Dr. Babcock lived in Lockport, New York he was in the habit of walking to the top of a hill north of town. From there he could see all of Lake Ontario. He was often heard saying before his walk, “I’m going out to see my Father’s world.” One day he wrote a poem that started: This is my Father’s world and to my listening ears all nature sings and round me rings The music of the spheres

This truly is our Father’s world. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Creation is the foundation for the Old Testament. If you don’t believe Genesis 1:1 then you don’t need to go any further in the Bible. John 1:1 says, “ Contemporary English Version (CEV)
1In the beginning was the one who is called the Word.The Word was with God and was truly God.
2From the very beginning the Word was with God. 3And with this Word, God created all things.
Nothing was made without the Word. Everything that was created 4received its life from him, and his life gave light to everyone.

God has always been revealing Himself to us through His creation. The Bible says there is no excuse for us not to know Him. Romans 1:19-20 (NLT)They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.

When Dr. Babcock would go for his walk it was obvious to him that he was walking in His Father’s World. “The rocks and trees of skies and seas His had the wonder wrought”.
This Sunday we will sing about the wonders of God. In fact that is the title to our first song, “The Wonders of God”, by Rick Muchow.
The earth and heaven above
Echo the wonder of His love
Join the chorus God is for us
The greatest wonder of all

Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee is our second song.
All Thy works with joy surround Thee
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Center of unbroken praise

Mighty to Save and Holy Holy Holy will lead us into a time of prayer lead by Pastor Al Johnson.
As we worship today remember Colossians 3:1-4
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. 3 For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 And when Christ, who is your[a] life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory.”