Welcome and Preparation for Worship

Prelude: Arabesque No. 1 Claude Debussy Bob Yang, piano

Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1–4

I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever; in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.”

You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

‘I will establish your offspring forever, and build your throne for all generations.’”

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.

Invocation

Hymn 660: O God Beyond All Praising Thaxed

O God beyond all praising, we worship you today
and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder at every gift you send,
at blessings without number and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word,
we honor and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior, accept the love we bring,
that we who know your favor may serve you as our King;
and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill,
we’II triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still:
to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways,
and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise.

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.

Announcements

Multilingual Prayer

Hymn: The Gospel Song Bob Kauflin/Drew Jones

Offering Prayer

(In person offerings may be made via the oak boxes. Give online at tenth.org/give or mail checks to:
1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Offertory: Andante Christoph Gluck Tom Jackson, violin; Bob Yang, piano

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24

12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle,[a] encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Sermon: Practical Instructions for Christian Living Dr. Enrique Leal

Hymn: All I Have is Christ Jordan Kauflin

I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way;

the sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave.

I had no hope that you would own a rebel to your will,

and if you had not loved me first I would refuse you still.

But as I ran my hell-bound race, indiff’rent to the cost,

you looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross.

And I beheld God’s love displayed, you suffered in my place;

you bore the wrath reserved for me; now all I know is grace.

Refrain
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.

Now, Lord, I would be yours alone and live so all might see

the strength to follow your commands could never come from me.

O Father, use my ransomed life in any way you choose,

and let my song forever be: my only boast is you. (Refrain)

Benediction

Postlude: Fantasie No. 4: Allegro Georg Philipp Telemann Tom Jackson, violin

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