Prelude: Psalm Prelude (Psalm 139:9) Herbert Howells
Announcements Kelci Rose, Director of Christian Education & Women's Ministries (11am)
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
O God, who are of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, but who despises not the sorrow of the contrite, have mercy upon us, according to your lovingkindness. You alone know how often we have sinned: in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O searcher of hearts, help us to acknowledge with deep sorrow the multitude of our transgressions. In your mercy, bring these things to our remembrance, and do not allow us to continue in them without correction. Cleanse us from all iniquity, and let your mercy bring us healing, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Invocation
Hymn 76: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Lauda Anima
Responsive Reading: Psalm 105:1–22 (pew Bible p. 503)
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.
Hymn 254: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed Martyrdom
(During the 11am service, children ages 4-7 may go to the Catacombs for Praisemakers music.)
Offering Prayer Frank Harder, ruling elder (9am)
George McFarland, ruling elder (11am)
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Offertory: The Lord Bless You and Keep You (11am) John Rutter
Tenth Church Choir
Nathaniel Fletcher, conductor
Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36–50 (pew Bible p. 864)
Sermon: The Unwelcome Guest Rev. Colin Howland
Hymn: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Arise Text: Jospeh Hart (1759)
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
The Sursum Corda (Lift up your hearts)
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts!
We lift them up to the Lord!
Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
It is right to give Him thanks and praise.
It is right and good and a joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks unto You, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God. Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your glorious Name; evermore praising You, and saying:
“Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.”
Words of Institution
Distribution of the Bread
Distribution of the Cup
Wine is in the outer ring in clear cups. Grape juice is in the inner rings in darker cups.
Proclamation of the Mystery of our Faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again!
Hymn 378: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face Morecambe
(Please remain seated while the deacons’ offering is received. Stand for the final stanza.)
Benediction
Postlude: Improvisation Aaron Patterson
Serving today:
9am platform: Joe Park, Frank Harder
11am platform: Brock Garrigan, George McFarland
Organist: Aaron Patterson
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, copyright © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Hymns used by permission: CCLI# 2486853