Prelude: Jesus Shall Reign arr. Amy Tate Williams
Todd Thomas, baritone

Jesus shall reign wherever the sun does its successive journeys run. His kingdom spread from shore to shore till moon shall wax and wane no more. People and realms of ev'ry tongue dwell on his His love with sweetest song. His name like sweet perfume shall rise with ev'ry morning sacrifice. To Him shall endless pray'r be made and endless praises crown His head. And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name. Let ev'ry creature rise and bring his grateful honors to our King. Angels descend with songs again and earth repeat the loud "Amen."

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 3: Give to Our God Immortal Praise Warrington

Prayer of Confession

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden; we confess that we have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts, and have offended against your holy laws. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. 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.

Doxology 733 Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; alleluia, alleluia!
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Prayer of Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Habakkuk 3 (pew Bible p. 786)

Hymn 658: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All Sarah

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 8

Question: How does God execute his decrees?
Answer: God executes his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: Rescue the Perishing arr. Amy Tate Williams
Todd Thomas, baritone

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave. Weep over the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus the Mighty to save. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. Tho' they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive. Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently. He will forgive if they only believe. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore, cords that are broken will vibrate once more! Rescue the perishing, duty demands it strength for your labor the Lord will provide. Back to the narrow way, patiently win them. Tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died. He died to save.

New Testament Reading: 1 John 4:15–21 (pew Bible p. 1023)

Sermon: The Christian's Confidence Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Psalm 27: Jehovah Is My Light Millenium

Benediction

Postlude: Improvisation Aaron Patterson, organ

Serving this evening:

Platform: Norman Carter
Organist: Aaron Patterson
Pianist: Rev. Colin Howland

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