Prelude: Meditation from Thaïs Jules Massenet
Kirsten Jonathan, violin

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 3: Give to Our God Immortal Praise Warrington

Prayer of Confession

Almighty God, who are rich in mercy to all those who call upon you, hear us as we come to you humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploring your mercy and forgiveness. We have broken your holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before you our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness, and all our failures and shortcomings toward you and toward our fellow men. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father, and of your great goodness grant that we may hereafter serve and please you in newness of life; through the merit and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Doxology 732 Tallis' Canon

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.

Prayer of Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 2 (pew Bible p. 553)

Hymn 609: Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? Warum Sollt'

Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Question 65

Question: What special benefits do the members of the invisible Church enjoy by Christ?
Answer: The members of the invisible Church, by Christ, enjoy union and communion with him in grace and glory.

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: O God Beyond All Praising arr. Charles Callahan
Kirsten Jonanthan, violin

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5 (pew Bible p. 996)

Sermon: The Gift of Scripture Brad Jefferies

Hymn 147: O God of Light, Your Word, a Lamp Unfailing Charterhouse

Benediction

Postlude: Here Is Love Vast As the Ocean Robert Lowry
Kirsten Jonathan, violin

Serving this evening:

Platform: Rev. Josiah Vanderveen
Organist: Rev. Colin Howland

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Hymns used by permission: CCLI# 2486853