Prelude

Armonico from Op. 3, No. 10 Antonio Vivaldi/arr. T. Parrish
Holy, Holy, Holy J. Dykes/arr. M. Harvey
Tenth Youth Orchestra
Mrs. Judy Harvey, director
Mrs. Eleanor Bracey, pianist

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 363: We Gather Together Kremser

Prayer of Confession

Almighty and most merciful Father; we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent; according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O merciful Father, for his sake; that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:9–10

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

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: Hebrews 9 (pew Bible p. 1005)

Hymn 66: God Is Known among His People Lauda Anima

Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Question 51

Question: What was the estate of Christ’s exaltation?
Answer: The estate of Christ’s exaltation comprehends his resurrection, ascension, sitting at the right hand of the Father, and his coming again to judge the world.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: Come People of the Risen King Stuart Townend/Keith Getty

Old Testament Reading: Joshua 22 (pew Bible p. 196)

Sermon: Zeal and Unity Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Hymn 588: Who Is on the Lord’s Side? Rachie

Benediction

Postlude: Hymn to Joy arr. Albert Travis

Serving this evening:

Platform: Norman Carter, Brad Jefferies
Organist: Josh Kraybill

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