*CALL TO WORSHIP: Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to
please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he
exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
*OPENING HYMN: (#80) Lord, with
Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee
PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
*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 and ever. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI (#735)
THE LAW OF GOD – The First
Commandment
CONFESSION OF SIN [Adapted from
CRC Book of Praise]
O eternal God and merciful Father, we
humble ourselves before your great majesty, against which we have
frequently and grievously sinned. We acknowledge that we deserve
nothing less than eternal death, that we are unclean before you and
children of wrath. We continually transgress your commandments,
failing to do what you have commanded, and doing that which you have
expressly forbidden. We acknowledge our waywardness, and are
heartily sorry for all our sins. We are not worthy to be called your
children, nor to lift up our eyes heavenward to you in prayer.
Nevertheless, O Lord God and gracious Father, we know that your mercy
toward those who turn to you is infinite; and so we take courage to
call upon you, trusting in our Mediator Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world. Forgive all our sins for
Christ’s sake. Cover us with his innocence and righteousness, for
the glory of your name. Deliver our understanding from all blindness,
and our hearts from all willfulness and rebellion, we pray through
Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.
DECLARATION OF PARDON [Psalm
32:1]
Blessed is the one whose transgression
is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
*PREPARATION HYMN: (#140) O
Word of God Incarnate
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT READING:
Psalm 27:4-5 page 460
GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 3:1-12
page 808
*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians
1:11-12 page 989
SERMON: We Always Pray for
You
PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee
*RESPONSE HYMN: (#573) Am I a
Soldier of the Cross
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION
OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer
of Thanksgiving
*CONFESSION OF FAITH
Heidelberg Catechism Question 1
Q: What is your only comfort in life
and death?
A: That I am not my own, but belong
with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Savior
Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious
blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also
preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly
Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work
together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also
assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready
from now on to live for Him.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
There is a GF
alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server
for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for
those who do not drink wine.
*CLOSING HYMN: (#580) Lead On,
O King Eternal
*BENEDICTION
* Congregation standing as able
Evening Service
Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service
Discussion of Morning Sermon
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 page 989
Opening Prayer
Opening Hymn: (#98) Now Thank We All Our God
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Second Hymn: (#498) Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners
Prayer of Intercession and Illumination
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 57 page 477
Gospel Reading: Mark 15:21-32 page 852
Sermon: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Hebrews 4:16 page 1002
Preaching: Bob Wiegers
The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper
There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.
Gloria Patri
Benediction
Pastor: Steve Magee
Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder
Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,
Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps
Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda
EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)
Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection
(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org
Welcome
to
Exeter Presbyterian Church
January 12, 2014
"This is the day that the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
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