Prelude: Benedictus Max Reger

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 660: O God Beyond All Praising Thaxted

Prayer of Confession

Sovereign Lord, to whom angels cry “Holy, holy, holy,” you are infinite, eternal, and unchanging in your being, wisdom, power, truth, and goodness. In your presence we recognize that we are more sinful than we ever thought. Our sin blinds us to the truth of who we really are. Yet you see all and know all; we cannot hide even our deepest secrets from you. O God, cleanse us by your Holy Spirit, and renew us by your grace. Help us to trust more fully in the righteousness of Christ, who died for our sin, and was raised for our justification. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: John 3:16–17

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

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: Mark 1:40–45 (pew Bible p. 837)

Hymn 263: Lift High the Cross Crucifer

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 85

Question: What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?
Answer: To escape the wrath and curse of God, due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in Jesus Christ, repentance unto life, with the diligent use of all the outward means whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemption.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: Chorale Prelude on “St. Peter" Harold Darke

Sermon: God's Cleansing Rev. John

Hymn 308: Jesus Paid It All All to Christ

Benediction

Postlude: Festival Voluntary Flor Peeters

Serving this evening:

Platform: Dr. Enrique Leal, Joe Park
Organist: Rev. Colin Howland

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