Morning Worship Service

Prelude: Aria from Cantata 21 Johann Sebastian Bach

Announcements

Living Church: Internationals Outreach Update Eli and Qianhui Smith

Call to Worship

Doxology Old Hundredth

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. Amen.

Prayer of Confession

Our God and Father, we praise You that Your mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! We confess that we are daily in need of Your grace, for sin clings so closely that we can hardly do anything from a pure heart. We need Your Holy Spirit to sanctify us by Your Word and keep us from all manner of temptation and evil. Grant us the assurance that in Christ we are no longer slaves to sin, and that in Him we are new creations. Lord, have mercy upon us, for the sake of Your dear Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Galatians 4:4–5

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.

Invocation

Hymn 6: O Come, My Soul, Bless Thou the Lord Tidings

Responsive Reading: Psalm 26

Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind.
For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.
I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites.
I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked.
I wash my hands in innocence and go around your altar, O Lord, proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds.
O Lord, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.
Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.
But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.
My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the Lord.

Gloria Patri Meineke

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of Intercession (concluding with The Lord’s Prayer)

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Sacrament of Baptism (11am)

Isabel Louise Thomson born May 2, 2021; daughter of Sarah and Stephen Thomson.

Hymn: Thy Mercy, My God, Is the Theme of My Song St. Denio

Text: John Stocker (1776)

(During the 11am service, children ages 4-7 may go to the Catacombs for Praisemakers music.)

Offering Prayer

(For online giving go to tenth.org/give or mail checks to: 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Offertory: My Faith Looks Up to Thee arr. Robert Elmore

Scripture Reading: Mark 14:1–9 (pew Bible, p.850)

Sermon: Countdown to Easter - The Anointing Dr. Liam Goligher

Hymn 441: Jesus Shall Reign Duke Street

Benediction

Postlude: Alla Marcia Robert Elmore

Serving today:
Grant Gregory, 9:00am platform
Rev. Carroll Wynne, 11am platform
Colin Howland, organist

Announcement From The Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is taking recommendations for Elder, Deacon and Deaconess.

An Elder is primarily responsible to shepherd God’s people through teaching the Word of God, administering the sacraments, exercising pastoral care, and overseeing the affairs of the church (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9). Deacons and Deaconesses primarily carry out works of service and mercy for the church (1 Timothy 3:8-13).

Do you know anyone who exemplifies the qualifications of an Elder, Deacon or Deaconess? If so, please use the address below to submit your recommendation.

Tenthnominate@gmail.com

The Nominating Committee accepts recommendations year-round, but we ask that you submit your recommendation before July 16 for consideration for service beginning in January 2023.