Soli Deo Gloria Colin Howland, organ

Fanfare (based on Psalm 81:1-3) John Cook

Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob! Raise a song; sound the tambourine, the sweet lyre with the harp. Blow the trumpet at the new moon, at the full moon, on our feast day.

Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, BWV 662 Johann Sebastian Bach

All glory be to God on high, who hath our race befriended! To us no harm shall now come nigh, the feud at last is ended: God showeth his goodwill toward men, and peace shall dwell on earth again; oh thank him for his goodness.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Trinity Hymnal 32) arr. Frederick Swann

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 94: How Firm a Foundation Foundation

Prayer of Confession

Our gracious Father, you sent your Son to die and rise to new life in order that death might be destroyed and that we might live a new life. Yet we have often chosen our own way rather than your way. We have rebelled against you in thought, word and deed. In doing so, we have grieved you, hurt others, and damaged ourselves. Forgive our sin for Jesus’ sake, and grant that we may walk in the ways of love and holiness to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Doxology (Trinity Hymnal 732) Tallis’ Canon

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Prayer of Illumination (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.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:10–12 (page 810)

Hymn 449: We Rest on Thee Finlandia

Offering Prayer

Offertory: Contemplation on Tallis’ Canon Richard Purvis

Sermon: Rejoice and Be Glad Rev. Gavin Lymberopoulos

Hymn 570: Faith of Our Fathers! St. Catherine

Benediction

Postlude: In Thee Is Joy Johann Sebastian Bach

Serving this evening:
George McFarland, platform
Colin Howland, organ