Prelude: Vivace from Sonata in G, BWV 530 Johann Sebastian Bach

Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Liam Goligher

Invocation Dr. Goligher

Hymn 300: Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power O Quanta Qualia

Prayer of Confession

Gracious heavenly Father, we thank You for Your tender mercies which are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness, O God! We confess our continual need of You; we sin every day in thought, word, and deed. We seek to build our own kingdoms rather than seeking Your kingdom. Our pride keeps us from being merciful as You are merciful; we want Your forgiveness, but are reluctant to forgive others. O Lord, grant us the mind of Christ, who counted others more significant than Himself. By Your Holy Spirit put to death all that is sinful in us, so we might serve and enjoy You forever. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:13–14

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Doxology (to the tune of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing) Mendelssohn

Holy Father, Fount of light, God of wisdom, goodness, might;
Holy Son, Who cam'st to dwell, God with us, Emmanuel;
Holy Spirit, heav'nly Dove, God of comfort, peace, and love;
Evermore be Thou adored, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord.
Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three in One! Amen.

Prayer of Illumination Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Old Testmament Reading: Psalm 40 (pew Bible p. 468) Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Hymn 535: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Ebenezer

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism, question 1 Rev. John

Question: Christian, what is your only comfort, in life and in death?
Answer: That I belong—body and soul, in life and in death—not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of His own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that He protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit His purpose for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

Offering Prayer Rev. John

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Offertory: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation (Trinity Hymnal 343) arr. John Rutter
Tenth Church Choir
Nathaniel Fletcher, conductor

New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:1–10 (pew Bible p. 1014) Dr. Goligher

Sermon: Sing a New Song Dr. Goligher

Hymn 576: Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve Christmas

Ordination of Colin Howland as Assistant Minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church

Explanation of Ordination Rev. Carroll Wynne

Questions for the Minister Ruling Elders Frank Harder and Paul Duggan

Questions for the Session Rev. Dr. Enrique Leal

Prayer for the Minister and Laying on of Hands Rev. Wynne

The Pronouncement and Declaration Rev. Wynne

Charge to the Minister (Philippians 3:12) Rev. Dr. Jerry McFarland

Charge to the Session (Colossians 3:16–17) Rev. Greg Hobaugh

Prayer Ruling Elder Norman Carter

Commission of the Philadelphia Presbytery

Carroll Wynne, teaching elder: Convener and Chairman

Greg Hobaugh, teaching elder: Secretary

Liam Goligher, teaching elder

Enrique Leal, teaching elder

Jerry McFarland, teaching elder

Rev. John, teaching elder

Josiah Vanderveen, teaching elder

Norman Carter, ruling elder

Paul Duggan, ruling elder

Frank Harder, ruling elder

Hymn 660: O God Beyond All Praising Thaxted

Benediction Rev. Colin Howland

Postlude: Fugue on St. Denio John Weaver

Organist: Aaron Patterson

There will be a reception in Reception Hall immediately following the service. All are welcome!