Morning Worship Service

Announcements Kelci Rose, Director of Christian Education & Women's Ministries (11am)

Living Church: Easter Sacrificial Offering Nadim El Jamar

Prelude: Caswall Malcolm Archer

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

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we have from time to time committed by thought, word, and deed against your divine majesty, provoking most justly your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for our misdoings; they are grievous unto us. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father, for your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that hereafter we may serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your holy name, 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 168: I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Toulon

Responsive Reading: Psalm 145 (pew Bible p. 524)

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.

Reception of Communicant Members (11am)

Michael Groendyk (Western Suburbs)

Rebecca Groendyk (Western Suburbs)

Will McEwen (Metro)

Anita Mullen-Brodsky (Metro)

Sacrament of Baptism (11am)

Madeline Rosemarie Groendyk born February 13, 2024 to Michael and Rebecca Groendyk.

At the direction of the minister, please join in singing "Jesus Loves Me."

Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Hymn 524: Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ Darwall

(During the 11am service, children ages 4-7 may be dismissed to Basement Room 5 for Praisemakers music.)

Offering Prayer Joe Park (11am)
Michael Miller, ruling elder (11am)

(Give online at tenth.org/give or mail checks to: 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Offertory: Song 13 (9am) Rebecca Groom Te Velde

If Ye Love Me (11am) Thomas Tallis
Tenth Church Choir

If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may 'bide with you forever; e'en the sp'rit of truth. (John 14:15–17)

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:40–45 (pew Bible p. 837)

Sermon: Exclusion and Embrace Dr. Jonny Gibson

Hymn: Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat Text: John Newton/Music: Hutcheson, Webb

Benediction

Prayerful Reflection

Postlude: Ellacombe Albert Travis

Serving today:
9am platform: Joe Park, Dr. Enrique Leal
11am platform: Jamin Ferner, Michael Miller
Organist: Rev. Colin Howland