ORDER OF WORSHIP – August 1, 2021

* Call to Worship: Psalm 117:1-2
“Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!”

*Hymn of Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy!” #100

*Prayer of Adoration and The Lord’s Prayer

Call to Confession: Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”

Prayer of Confession:
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways; in wasting your gifts; in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 5:11
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.”

*Hymn of Preparation: “Jesus Paid It All” #308

Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Pastoral Prayer: Mr. Bob Rhodes

*Scripture Reading: Lamentations 1:1-22

Sermon: A City in Despair – Rev. David Stewart
“Hope in a Hopeless World”

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper

*Hymn of Response: “Be Thou My Vision” #642

Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26
“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.”