October 13, 2013

 *CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 98:1-4 Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he

has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked

salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed

his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his

steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the

earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the LORD,

all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

*OPENING HYMN: (#1) All People That on Earth Do Dwell

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: (#156) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 49:13-18 page 610

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 5:43-48 page 811

*SERMON TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 page 986

SERMON: Sharing With You the Gospel and Our Lives

PREACHING: Associate Pastor Nathan Snyder

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#164) O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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: (#85) The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 page 986

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#101) Come, Thou Almighty King

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#170) Fairest Lord Jesus

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 118:19-29 page 511

Gospel Reading: Mark 13:28-31 page 850

Sermon: Consider Jesus and Moses - Hebrews 3:1-6 page 1002

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

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