Prelude: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee arr. Howard Helvey
Jenny Anne Flory, mezzo-soprano

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 165: Ye Servants of God ,Your Master Proclaim Lyons

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 732 Tallis' Canon

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 Illumination

Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:16 (pew Bible p. 61)

Hymn 143: How Precious Is the Book Divine Belmont

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 75

Question: What is forbidden in the eighth commandment?
Answer: The eighth commandment forbids whatsoever does, or may, unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbor's wealth or outward estate.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: O Rest in the Lord Felix Mendelssohn
Jenny Anne Flory, mezzo-soprano

O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, and He shall give thee thy heart's desires; O rest in the Lord; wait patiently for Him. Commit thy way unto Him and trust in Him, and fret not thyself because of evil doers.

Sermon: Ninth Word: Truth Telling Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Hymn 647: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds St. Peter

Benediction

Postlude: Exultemus: Psalm 81:1–3 Percy Whitlock

Serving this evening:

Platform: Frank Harder
Organist: Rev. Colin Howland