Prelude (6:15pm): Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004 Johann Sebastian Bach/trans. William Best
Aaron Patterson, organ

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 87: The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want Crimond

Prayer of Confession

O Lord, You have promised that if we will confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins. We come in penitence seeking Your forgiveness, that we may know the joy of Your presence and the light of Your face. You alone know how often we have offended You, and hurt the lives of others. Forgive us, O Lord, for every unkind thought, every untrue word, every wrong act. Forgive us, for we have been selfish, and have not thought of the needs of others. Forgive us, for our ingratitude, our neglect of prayer, our carelessness in the use of money, our forgetfulness of our sacred vows. O God, have mercy upon us. Create in us clean hearts, and renew a right spirit within us, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 4:10

In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

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 Rev. Glenn McDowell

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:1-15 (pew Bible p. 965)

Sermon: A Glorious Ministry Dr. Liam Goligher

Hymn 520: Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness Germany

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 63

Question: Which is the fifth commandment?
Answer: The fifth commandment is: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God gives you."

Offering Prayer

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Offertory: Improvisation Aaron Patterson, organ

Ordination of Josiah Vanderveen as Assistant Minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church

Explanation of Ordination Rev. Greg Hobaugh

Questions for the Minister Rev. Dr. Enrique Leal

Questions for the Session Frank Harder

Prayer for the Minister and Laying on of Hands Dr. George McFarland

The Pronouncement and Declaration Rev. Dr. Liam Goligher

Charge to the Minister (Malachi 2:1–9) Rev. Garry Vanderveen

Charge to the Session (1 Corinthians 16:10–16) Rev. Garry Vanderveen

Prayer Jamin Ferner

Commission of the Philadelphia Presbytery

Liam Goligher, teaching elder: Convener and Chairman

Greg Hobaugh, teaching elder: Secretary

Enrique Leal, teaching elder

Glenn McDowell, teaching elder

George McFarland, ruling elder

Jamin Ferner, ruling elder

Frank Harder, ruling elder

Hymn: My Song Is Love Unknown Love Unknown

Words: Samuel Crossman (1624–1683)

Benediction Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Postlude: Worthy Is the Lamb George Frideric Handel
Aaron Patterson, organ

There will be a reception in Reception Hall immediately following the service. All are welcome!