Prelude

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 302: Come, Christians, Join to Sing Madrid

Prayer of Confession

Merciful Father, forgive us for not keeping our minds fixed on you. We are often controlled by the wisdom of our time, rather than wholly by your Word. Our thoughts are held captive by our sinful affections, and we are surrounded by temptations which aim to satisfy them. At times we act impulsively, not waiting for your timing. Other times we are stubborn and unwilling to do your bidding. May your Holy Spirit guide us into all truth, and lead us in the way of Christ. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24–25

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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

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

Hymn: In Christ Alone Keith Getty/Stuart Townend

Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Question 27

Question: What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
Answer: The fall brought upon mankind the loss of communion with God, his displeasure and curse; so as we are by nature children of wrath, bond slaves to Satan, and justly liable to all punishments in this world and that which is to come.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory

Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:38–42 (pew Bible p. 817)

Sermon: Jesus Greater than Jonah Rev. Colin Howland

Hymn 263: Lift High the Cross Crucifer

Benediction

Postlude

Serving this evening:

Platform: George McFarland
Organist: Josh Kraybill

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