PRELUDE TO WORSHIP (Instrumental) *GATHERING SONG “We Are Your Church” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 247 “Oh Sacred Head, Now Wounded” Stanzas 1-3 *Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 795 Psalm 32 CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sin See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. NIVO Colossians 2:8 ASSURANCE OF PARDON Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy! NIVO Micah 7:18 *Songs of Praise “Sanctuary” “Be Exalted, O God” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as Deacons present offering) PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Today: The Gospel’s Impact on Slaves Text: Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him. NIVO Ephesians 6:5-9 THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Our pastor prayerfully sets the elements apart to their holy use as that which focuses our worship on the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. He distributes the grape juice and matzoth to the congregation by the hands of the Ruling Elders of the church. We partake of the elements together, so please wait until each of the elements are served. *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 164 “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing” Stanzas 1, 4, 6 *BENEDICTION “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” NIVO Nu. 6:24-26 |
