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Bethel Reformed Presbyterian Church

Qoheleth's Death Poem | Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8 | Rev. Bryan Estelle

Isaiah's End-Times Prayer| Isaiah 63:7-64:12 | Rev. Andrew Miller

Confronted by the Resurrection | Acts 25:23-26:32 | Rev. Andrew Miller

Splendor of Christ and His Church | Isaiah 59:20-60:22 | Rev. Andrew Miller

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*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2 Peter 1:2) 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Heb.12:28-29). 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise: 
* Psalm: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 152 Safely through Another Week 
 
 
God Speaks in His Word: 
New Testament Reading: John 8:17-59 
 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
 
Creator, we know that your hands formed and fashioned us. Yet we know sinful human beings rebel against our Maker. We at times reject your designs. We have not feared you, but thought of you as “safe” and as unimportant. We thought we knew better, and therefore sinned. Because of our sins, we have given others little reason to rejoice in you. So we pray, “Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant. Let your mercy come to me, that I may live…” We deserve to be put to shame, yet you give us life. You have made us hope in your word, and hope does not disappoint us—we will never be put to shame! We praise you, our Creator and our Redeemer. We ask for forgiveness and life through Jesus, our great High Priest, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:73-80 and Romans 5) 
 
Assurance of Pardon: John 6:39-40 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 277 Before the Throne of God Above 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH 851) 
 
 
 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
God Speaks in His Word: 
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 56:8-57:21 
Sermon: “Peace or No Peace?” 
 
 
 
We Respond in Praise: 
* Hymn: 227 How Great Thou Art 
 
The Lord Feeds His People (Communion): 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
 
We Respond in Praise: 
*Hymn: 226 O the Deep, Unbounded Riches 
 
The Lord Sends Us out with Blessing 
*Benediction: “May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace!” (Psalm 29:11) 
 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

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*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:   “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2 Peter 1:2)

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire” (Heb.12:28-29).

We Respond in Prayer & Praise:
* Psalm: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations
* Prayer
* Hymn: 152 Safely through Another Week


God Speaks in His Word:
New Testament Reading:  John 8:17-59


Our Response
Confessing our Sins:

Creator, we know that your hands formed and fashioned us. Yet we know sinful human beings rebel against our Maker. We at times reject your designs. We have not feared you, but thought of you as “safe” and as unimportant. We thought we knew better, and therefore sinned. Because of our sins, we have given others little reason to rej

Peace or No Peace? | Isaiah 56:8-57:21 | Rev. Andrew Miller

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Welcome & Announcements 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4 
* Psalm: 67A "O God, to Us Show Mercy" 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 48B “The LORD is Great and Greatly Praised” 
 
The Lord’s Word 
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 5 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
O heavenly Father, we read ‘Do not be afraid,’ and yet afraid is what we are. The common fears of an unbelieving world are common among Your believing people. How can we be so afraid when our heavenly Father is so mighty and so good? Yet afraid we are. We confess that fear is the lot of sinners in a sinful world. Forgive us for forgetting that Christ has redeemed us from sin. Forgive us for fearing to even come to You and confess our fears, thinking You will love us less. Forgive us for forgetting that the gospel is itself Your answer to our fears, that we are saved not by our righteous deeds, but by Your free mercy in Jesus Christ. Forgive us for fearing men rather than fearing You, our great God and Father. Increase our freedom in the gospel that we might not be ashamed to bring our fears to You, our Father. Increase our joy in our Savior who has removed the final fear of judgment by bearing judgment for us, so that every other fear might be seen in the light of the Cross and the Resurrection, and we will live to Your glory in this world of fear. Through Christ the Savior we come. Amen. 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 66:16-20 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 351 How Deep the Father's Love for Us 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism 21-28 (pp. 969-970) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word 
* Scripture Reading: I Thessalonians 5:12-28 
Sermon: “A Full Christian Life: Joy, Prayer, and Thanks” 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 515 More than Conquerors 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the LORD, the Almighty (only stanza 2) 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction 
 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

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Welcome & Announcements

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Psalm 66:1-4
* Psalm: 67A "O God, to Us Show Mercy"
* Prayer
* Hymn: 48B “The LORD is Great and Greatly Praised”

The Lord’s Word
Old Testament Reading:  Hosea 5

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
O heavenly Father, we read ‘Do not be afraid,’ and yet afraid is what we are. The common fears of an unbelieving world are common among Your believing people. How can we be so afraid when our heavenly Father is so mighty and so good? Yet afraid we are. We confess that fear is the lot of sinners in a sinful world. Forgive us for forgetting that Christ has redeemed us from sin. Forgive us for fearing to even come to You and confess our fears, thinking You will love us less. Forgive us for forgetting that the gospel is itself Your answer to our fears, that we are saved no

A Full Christian Life | I Thessalonians 5:12-28 | Rev. Steve Doe

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Welcome & Announcements. 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Psalm 135:1-3 
* Psalm: 122A I Was Filled with Joy and Gladness (final stanza acapella) 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 220 Give Praise to God 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: Romans 10 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Father of Mercies and God of all comfort, comfort your servants today as we mourn over our remaining sin. We have committed ourselves to you, but we are still sinful. We know that when we disobey your Word, we build our house on sand, yet we have continued to choose the bad portion. We pray with the Psalmist: “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways. Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared. Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.” Forgive us for the improper inclinations of our hearts, our desire for selfish gain, and our attention to worthless things, we ask, through the Messiah, Jesus Christ, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:33-40) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:8-10 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 244 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (final stanza acapella) 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: The Canons of Dort 2.5-7 (TPH p. 904) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: Isaiah 51:17-52:12 
Sermon: “Beautiful Feet” 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 425 How Sweet and Awesome is the Place (1-3). While the cup is being passed, we will sing the final 3 stanzas. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 567 Doxology 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

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Welcome & Announcements.

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Psalm 135:1-3
* Psalm: 122A I Was Filled with Joy and Gladness (final stanza acapella)
* Prayer
* Hymn: 220 Give Praise to God

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  Romans 10

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Father of Mercies and God of all comfort, comfort your servants today as we mourn over our remaining sin. We have committed ourselves to you, but we are still sinful. We know that when we disobey your Word, we build our house on sand, yet we have continued to choose the bad portion. We pray with the Psalmist: “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless t

Beautiful Feet| Isaiah 51:17-52:12 | Rev. Andrew Miller

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Welcome & Announcements 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2) 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Hebrews 12:28-29 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise: 
* Psalm: 135 O Praise the LORD! His Praise Proclaim! (stanzas 1-2, 4 only) 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 291 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (final stanza acapella) 
 
God Speaks in His Word: 
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 13:1-21 
 
We Respond by Confessing Our Sins: 
Merciful God, our souls cling to the dust. Give us life according to your word! We thank you that you hear our cries despite our many sins against you. Strengthen us by your Spirit; dispense upon us the blessings purchased by your Son Jesus Christ. His humiliation for us grieves us as we consider what he endured for our sins. He knew sorrow far beyond our own, though he did not deserve it. He obeyed your statutes perfectly. Forgive our sins and strengthen us. Enlarge our hearts, so we not only walk in your commandments, but we run in them! Enable us to do so, for your glory and our good, we ask in Jesus’ name, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:25-32) 
God Assures Us of His Forgiveness: Psalm 130 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise 
* Hymn: 422 We Rest on Thee 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH p. 851) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 51:1-16 
Sermon: “Stop, Look, and Listen” 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. We will sing 460 “Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ” while the bread is being distributed and 451 “Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat” while the cup is being distributed. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (only stanza 1) 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction: 
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Welcome & Announcements

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:   “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord” (2 Peter 1:2)

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Hebrews 12:28-29

We Respond in Prayer & Praise:
* Psalm: 135 O Praise the LORD! His Praise Proclaim! (stanzas 1-2, 4 only)
* Prayer
* Hymn: 291 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (final stanza acapella)

God Speaks in His Word:
New Testament Reading:  Hebrews 13:1-21

We Respond by Confessing Our Sins:
Merciful God, our souls cling to the dust. Give us life according to your word! We thank you that you hear our cries despite our many sins against you. Strengthen us by your Spirit; dispense upon us the blessings purchased by your Son Jesus Christ. His humiliation for us grieves us as we consider what he endured for our sins. He knew sorrow far beyond our own, though he did not deserve it. He obeyed your statutes perfectly. Forgive our sins and strengthen u

Stop, Look, and Listen | Isaiah 51:1-16 | Rev. Andrew Miller

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Welcome & Announcements 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Psalm 117 
* Psalm: 86A Hear Me, O LORD, and Answer Me (only stanzas 1-4) 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 246 Though Troubles Assail Us (final stanza acapella) 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: Mark 15:12-39 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Heavenly Father, we confess that we have failed to seek you with our whole heart. We have been halfhearted in our love for you, in our service, even in our worship. You have commanded that your precepts be kept diligently, but we have not been steadfast in them. We therefore deserve everlasting shame. So we plead for your steadfast love now, looking to the Savior who served you with his whole heart in his earthly ministry. We thank you that you count his obedience to our account. With the greatest humiliation for our sins, we praise you that you will never forsake us. We ask for transformation in Jesus’ name, amen. (Based on Psalm 119:1-8) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:22-25 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 431 And Can It Be That I Should Gain (stanza 5 acapella) 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH 851) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: Isaiah 49:13-50:3 
Sermon: “Written on His Hands” 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 341 Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed. While the cup is being passed, we will sing 492 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the LORD, the Almighty (only stanza 1) 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction 
 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

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Welcome & Announcements
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Psalm 117
* Psalm: 86A Hear Me, O LORD, and Answer Me (only stanzas 1-4)
* Prayer
* Hymn: 246 Though Troubles Assail Us (final stanza acapella)

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  Mark 15:12-39

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Heavenly Father, we confess that we have failed to seek you with our whole heart. We have been halfhearted in our love for you, in our service, even in our worship. You have commanded that your precepts be kept diligently, but we have not been steadfast in them. We therefore deserve everlasting shame. So we plead for your steadfast love now, looking to the Savior who served you with his whole heart in his earthly ministry. We thank you that you count his obedience to our account. With the greatest humiliation for our sins, we 

Written on His Hands | Isaiah 49:13-50:3 | Rev. Andrew Miller

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Welcome & Announcements. 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God!” (Psalm 48:1) 
* Psalm: 148A From Heaven, O Praise the LORD! (stanza 4 acapella) 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 476 It Is Well with My Soul (stanza 3 acapella) 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:1-20 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Father, because we do not honor your name sufficiently, forgive us and open our eyes that we may know You rightly and may discern Your power, wisdom, justice, and mercy. Enlarge our hearts that we may sanctify You in our affections, by making You our fear, love, joy, and confidence; and open our lips that we may bless You for Your infinite goodness. Yes, O Lord, open our eyes that we may see You in all Your works, and incline our wills with reverence for Your name appearing in Your works, and grant that when we are blessed by your creation and goodness, that we may honor You in our sober and sanctified use thereof. We pray through the intercession of Jesus, amen. (Adapted prayer by William Perkins) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 3:21-24 
 
Our Response 
 Hymn: 230 Holy, Holy, Holy! (stanza 4 acapella) 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH 851) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36:23-27 
Sermon: “Praying for God’s Glory” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 480 I Have No Other Comfort. 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing 338 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the LORD, the Almighty (only stanza 4) 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

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Welcome & Announcements.

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God!” (Psalm 48:1)
* Psalm: 148A From Heaven, O Praise the LORD! (stanza 4 acapella)
* Prayer
* Hymn: 476 It Is Well with My Soul (stanza 3 acapella)

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  Matthew 6:1-20

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Father, because we do not honor your name sufficiently, forgive us and open our eyes that we may know You rightly and may discern Your power, wisdom, justice, and mercy. Enlarge our hearts that we may sanctify You in our affections, by making You our fear, love, joy, and confidence; and open our lips that we may bless You for Your infinite goodness. Yes, O Lord, open our eyes that we may see You in all Your works, and incline our wills with reverence for Your 

Praying for God’s Glory | Ezekiel 36:23-27 | Pastor Andrew Miller

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Welcome & Announcements 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2) 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Ephesians 1:9-11 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise: 
* Hymn: 230 Holy, Holy, Holy! 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision 
 
God Speaks in His Word: 
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:19-34 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Lord, You are our faithful shepherd who walks beside us in green pastures and through the valley of deep shadow. You have promised to pursue us with your goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. Yet we confess that we too often doubt your compassion and care for us. When we are harassed and helpless instead of turning to you and trusting you to care for our needs and lead us in straight paths, we seek help in our idols and comfort in our sins. When others around us are harassed and helpless, we are impatient and lacking in compassion, uncaring about their needs and concerns. Father, forgive us. We give thanks for Jesus Christ, who took on flesh and lived among us as our Good Shepherd. We give thanks for Jesus’s compassion, that he endured death’s valley in our place and has prepared a place for us in heaven. We ask now that the Holy Spirit would be our comforter in the midst of the trials of life. We ask that the Spirit would teach us to find refuge in you, Lord, in all times. Enable us in turn to show similar compassion and care to others as well, so that we may learn to love the other members of your flock as you do. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen. (Adapted from a prayer in Prone to Wander) 
 
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Cor. 8:9 
Our Response 
* Psalm: 115A Not to Us, Lord, Not to Us 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH 851) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word 
Scripture Reading: Joshua 17:12-18 & Proverbs 30:8-9 
Sermon: “Having Enough” 
 
Our Response: 
* Hymn: 324 Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 567 Doxology 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction: 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

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Welcome & Announcements
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:   May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Ephesians 1:9-11

We Respond in Prayer & Praise:
* Hymn: 230 Holy, Holy, Holy!
* Prayer
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision

God Speaks in His Word:
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:19-34

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Lord, You are our faithful shepherd who walks beside us in green pastures and through the valley of deep shadow. You have promised to pursue us with your goodness and mercy all the days of our lives.  Yet we confess that we too often doubt your compassion and care for us. When we are harassed and helpless instead of turning to you and trusting you to care for our needs and lead us in straight paths, we seek help in our idols and comfort in our sins.  When others around us are harassed and helpless, we are impatient and lacking in compass

Proverbs 30:8-9 | Having Enough | Rev. Andrew Miller

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*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: 1 Timothy 1:17 To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 
* Psalm: 122A I Was Filled with Joy and Gladness 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision 
 
The Lord’s Word 
The Law of God: Deuteronomy 5:6-21 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Heavenly Father, Honored be your name. We confess this morning the sins we have committed: Sins of commission and omission, doing what we ought not to have done and not doing what we ought to have done. In particular, we have been vengeful against those who have slighted us, excluded us, spoken harshly to us, and taken things from us. Lord, work in us by your Spirit that we might truly know that vengeance is yours, and not ours, that you will bring perfect justice. Transform us that we might turn the other cheek with compassion, holding out and exemplifying the love that you show to us in Jesus. Forgive us for serving you out of selfishness, and drawing back when discipleship is costly or inconvenient. We thank you that you promise to remove our sins from us as far as the east is from the west. We mourn over our sins yet take comfort in your sweet assurances of forgiveness in Christ. We pray this in his name, amen. (Drawn from 2 Samuel 3) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 9:1-33 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 293 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: The Athanasian Creed (TPH p. 853), brackets [29] to [43] 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: Isaiah 45:9-25 
Sermon: “Talking Back to God” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 400 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me. 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 492 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 567 Doxology 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

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*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  1 Timothy 1:17  To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
* Psalm: 122A I Was Filled with Joy and Gladness
* Prayer
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision

The Lord’s Word
The Law of God: Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Heavenly Father, Honored be your name. We confess this morning the sins we have committed: Sins of commission and omission, doing what we ought not to have done and not doing what we ought to have done. In particular, we have been vengeful against those who have slighted us, excluded us, spoken harshly to us, and taken things from us. Lord, work in us by your Spirit that we might truly know that vengeance is yours, and not ours, that you will bring perfect justice. Transform us that we

Isaiah 45:9-25 | Talking Back to God | Pastor Andrew Miller

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*Call to Worship: Amos 9:5-6 
*Psalm of Praise: #47A "O Clap Your Hands" 
 
 
Prayer of Invocation 
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 
 
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 6:1-7 
*Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q110-111 (p. 892) 
 
Prayer of Supplication 
*Hymn of Preparation: #11B "The Lord Is My Refuge" 
 
Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 4:9-12 
Prayer for Illumination 
Message: "Living Normally in an Abnormal World" (Rev. Steve Doe) 
 
*Hymn of Response: #535 "Go, Labor On" 
 
*Benediction

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*Call to Worship: Amos 9:5-6
*Psalm of Praise: #47A "O Clap Your Hands"


Prayer of Invocation
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 6:1-7
*Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q110-111 (p. 892)

Prayer of Supplication
*Hymn of Preparation: #11B "The Lord Is My Refuge"

Sermon Text: I Thessalonians 4:9-12
Prayer for Illumination
Message: "Living Normally in an Abnormal World" (Rev. Steve Doe) 

*Hymn of Response: #535 "Go, Labor On"

*Benediction

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 | Living Normally in an Abnormal World | Rev. Steve Doe

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*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” Jude 1:1-2 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Jude 1:24-25 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise: 
* Psalm: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 239 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 
 
God Speaks in His Word: 
New Testament Reading: 1 John 5:20-21 
 
We Respond by Confessing Our Sins: 
Holy God and Father, You have called us to love one another as members of one body. You have united us by one baptism, one Savior, through one Holy Spirit by the will of one Father. You have given us fellowship not only with you, but with one another. We acknowledge that you bind us in love together with those around us. We have communion in each other's gifts and graces. Nevertheless, we struggle to live up to your calling in Jesus Christ. We have at times judged others with pride, wounded them with our words, begrudged them our gifts and graces, been easily angered by them, provoked them with carelessness, dishonored them and spoken poorly of them. Forgive us, we plead, for the sake of the Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. Recommit our wayward hearts to honoring our brothers and sisters, being tenderhearted, forgiving as we ourselves have been forgiven, and bearing the burdens of others. Do this, we pray, by the power of your Spirit and through the gift of your forgiveness in Jesus Christ. We pray in his name, amen. (Based on various passages like 1 John 1 and Ephesians, and from the Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 26) 
 
God Assures Us of His Forgiveness: 1 John 1:5-2:2 
 
We Respond in Prayer & Praise 
* Hymn: 363 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today 
* Corporate Prayer: 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. Amen. 
Offering (While the offering is being collected, we will sing 478 Jesus Loves Me, This I Know, stanza 1) 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:6-20 
Sermon: “Feeding on Ashes” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing 324 Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Splendor 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 435 Not What My Hands Have Done 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 572 Gloria Patri 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

(The stream will go live after prayer requests)

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:   “To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.” Jude 1:1-2

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Jude 1:24-25

We Respond in Prayer & Praise:
* Psalm: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations
* Prayer
* Hymn: 239 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

God Speaks in His Word:
New Testament Reading: 1 John 5:20-21

We Respond by Confessing Our Sins:
Holy God and Father, You have called us to love one another as members of one body. You have united us by one baptism, one Savior, through one Holy Spirit by the will of one Father. You have given us fellowship not only with you, but with one another. We acknowledge that you bind us in love together with those around us. We have communion in each other's gifts and graces. Nevertheless, we struggle to live up to your calling in Jesus Christ. We have at times judged others with pride, woun

Isaiah 44:6-20: Feeding on Ashes | Rev. Andrew Miller

Welcome & Announcements (The stream will go live after prayer requests) 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 1:24-25) 
* Psalm: 148B Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 371 Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise 
 
The Lord’s Word 
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Holy God, we confess our sins to you today. Among them, we recognize our weariness in obedience. You call us to serve you joyfully, yet we often serve grudgingly. We have felt wearied and burdened when we should have felt your yoke to be light and easy. We have not called on you “without ceasing” but only when it served us. Thank you that you nevertheless blot out our transgressions and do not remember our sins. We ask that your Spirit would give us greater faith, greater hope, greater love for you and our neighbors. Transform us, that we serve you truly knowing that your commands are not burdensome. We call ourselves by your name now, we rejoice that we belong to you, and we pray you would make us truly grateful for all you have done for us in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray, amen. (Based on Isaiah 43-44) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Rev. 1:4-7, 17-18 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 365 Thine Be the Glory 
*Corporate Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 84 & 85 (TPH p. 949) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:1-9 
Sermon: “A Dead Hope!?” (1 Peter 1:3) 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 369 Worship Christ, the Risen King! (stanzas 1-3). While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 369 Worship Christ, the Risen King! (stanzas 4 & 5) 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 567 Doxology 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction 
 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

Welcome & Announcements (The stream will go live after prayer requests)

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy,  to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 1:24-25)
* Psalm: 148B Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
* Prayer
* Hymn: 371 Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise

The Lord’s Word
Old Testament Reading:  Ezekiel 37:1-14

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Holy God, we confess our sins to you today. Among them, we recognize our weariness in obedience. You call us to serve you joyfully, yet we often serve grudgingly. We have felt wearied and burdened when we should have felt your yoke to be light and easy. We have not called on you “without cea

Easter Worship Service 1 Peter 1:3: A Dead Hope? | Rev. Andrew Miller

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father” (Colossians 1:2). 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16) 
* Psalm: 148A From Heaven O Praise the LORD! 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 456 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: 1 John 5:1-15 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
O Lord, we come to you with the penitence of the prodigal son, confessing that we have sinned against heaven and in your sight. Blessed be your name! You give freely of the bread of life to all who come to you, and you bestow a father’s blessing on every returning wanderer. We have wandered from you. We have used the goods you have given us as though they belonged to us, forgetting that our life and breath and all things are from you. Often we have lived as if we had no heavenly Father to thank for his goodness. We have strayed far from you, and have found no one else to satisfy, feed, and nourish us. We sought things for our wants in earthly pleasures, but they were only as husks to our souls. And now we come back crying, “Why should we perish with hunger, when there is bread enough in our Father’s house to spare?” Oh, we thank you that we feel our wanderings, and, by your prompting, been inclined to come back to you. O God, be merciful to us, for we are sinners. Grant us forgiveness through Jesus Christ, the obedient Son. Amen. (Adapted prayer based on the parable of the prodigal son) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: “If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.” (Psalm 130:3-4) 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 342 Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: The Athanasian Creed (Trinity Psalter Hymnal 
p. 853), brackets [3] to [14] 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
The Lord’s Word & Sacrament 
* Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:22-44:5 
Sermon: “Burdened by God!?” 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 400 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the LORD, the Almighty 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction 
 
 
* Please stand if you are able to do so comfortably.

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:   “Grace to you and peace from God our Father” (Colossians 1:2).
*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16)
* Psalm: 148A From Heaven O Praise the LORD!
* Prayer
* Hymn: 456 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!
The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  1 John 5:1-15

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
O Lord, we come to you with the penitence of the prodigal son, confessing that we have sinned against heaven and in your sight. Blessed be your name! You give freely of the bread of life to all who come to you, and you bestow a father’s blessing on every returning wanderer. We have wandered from you. We have used the goods you have given us as though they belonged to us, forgetting that our life and breath and all things are from you. Often we have lived as if we had no heav

Isaiah 43:22-44:5: Burdened by God!? | Rev. Andrew Miller

There were a couple of technical difficulties with this stream! Hopefully fixed for next Sunday! 
 
Welcome & Announcements. 
 
*The Lord’s Greeting and Call to Worship: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:3-5) 
* Psalm: 24B The Earth and Its Riches 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 220 Give Praise to God 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: Luke 10:25-28 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Heavenly Father, we confess that we deserve you to withdraw your Word from us. We know that you withdraw blessings that have been despised, and we have not hallowed your Word as befits the righteous. As Amos threatened, we deserve a famine of the hearing of the Word of the Lord. We have been inattentive to your Word, even though it is a light unto our path, even though it revives our souls and enlightens our eyes, even though it rejoices our hearts. We have found serious consideration of your word difficult, and have run from your statutes as they reveal our faults. We have not meditated on your law day and night, as the Psalmist exhorts. Even when we have heard your Word, too often it has not taken root. James’s warning is true of us: we fail to be doers of your Word, but are hearers only. We plead that you would be merciful to us through Jesus Christ. Your promises give us confidence even as our hearts condemn us, for we know you have promised we will never hunger nor thirst, for Christ is our bread of life and living water. We will never wander searching for you, our God, for your Spirit dwells in us and will never depart from us. We thank you for your mercy and mourn for our sins, longing for transformation, praying to the Father, in the Son, by the Spirit, Amen. (Based on Amos 8:11-14) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 4:20-25 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 459 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 88-90 (TPH p. 888) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word 
* Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 8:5-14 
Sermon: “Love Stronger than Death” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 363 Jesus Christ is Risen Today 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 470 When This Passing World is Done 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 216 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (stanza 1) 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

There were a couple of technical difficulties with this stream! Hopefully fixed for next Sunday!

Welcome & Announcements.

*The Lord’s Greeting and Call to Worship:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,  who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:3-5)
* Psalm: 24B The Earth and Its Riches
* Prayer
* Hymn: 220 Give Praise to God

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  Luke 10:25-28

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Heavenly Father, we confess that we deserve you to withdraw your Word from us. We know that you withdraw blessings that have been despised, and we have not hallowed your Word as befits the righteous. As Amos threatened, we deserve a famine of the hearing of the Word of the Lord. We have been inattentive to your Word, even though it is a light unto our path, even though it revives our souls and enlightens our e

Song of Solomon 8:5-14 | Love Stronger than Death | Rev. Andrew Miller

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Psalm 96:9 
* Psalm: 38 LORD, in Your Wrath Rebuke Me Not (stanzas 1-3) 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: Revelation 19:5-9 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Our Heavenly Father, acknowledging that our only right to come before you derives from the intercession of Jesus Christ, we do bow before you this day in repentance. Our lives have been given a high calling: To show forth your amazing grace. But our best efforts are filthy rags, as Isaiah confessed. Particularly, we confess our poor response to affliction. You call us to rest with faith and hope even in affliction, You desire us to wait patiently, to suffer without complaining like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, but we are far too much like Israel, who grumbled and complained in the wilderness, even crying out that they were better off in bondage. With tears we pray that you would restore our souls, create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Help us to act in accordance with your goodness and your steadfast love even when we suffer. You are our portion, change us to delight ourselves in you more and more. We pray by the help of the Spirit, in the name of the Son, amen. (Based on Lamentations 3:24-39) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 62:2-5 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 238 Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism Q&A 93-95 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word 
* Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 3:6-5:1 
Sermon: “Captivated Hearts” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
The inner rings contain grape juice & the outer rings contain wine. 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 480 I Have No Other Comfort 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 465 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction

*The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Psalm 96:9
* Psalm: 38 LORD, in Your Wrath Rebuke Me Not (stanzas 1-3)
* Prayer
* Hymn: 446 Be Thou My Vision

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  Revelation 19:5-9

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Our Heavenly Father, acknowledging that our only right to come before you derives from the intercession of Jesus Christ, we do bow before you this day in repentance. Our lives have been given a high calling: To show forth your amazing grace. But our best efforts are filthy rags, as Isaiah confessed. Particularly, we confess our poor response to affliction. You call us to rest with faith and hope even in affliction, You desire us to wait patiently, to suffer without complaining like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, but we are far too much like Israel, who grumbled and complained in the wilderness, even crying out that they were bett

Sunday Worship Service 2/21/2021 - “Captivated Hearts” - Song of Solomon 3:6-5:1

Greeting 
 
*Call to Worship: Amos 9:5-6 
 
*Psalm of Praise: TPH 48A "Great Is the Lord Our God" (stanzas 1-3) 
 
Prayer of Invocation 
 
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 4:1-3 
 
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 4:24-25 
 
*Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 26 (p. 935) 
 
Prayer of Supplication 
*Hymn of Preparation: TPH 42A "As the Deer Pants for the Waters" 
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 
 
Prayer for Illumination 
Message: "Joy in Distress" 
 
*Hymn of Response: TPH 48A "Great Is the Lord Our God" (stanzas 4-6) 
 
*Benediction

Greeting

*Call to Worship: Amos 9:5-6

*Psalm of Praise: TPH 48A "Great Is the Lord Our God" (stanzas 1-3)

Prayer of Invocation

Old Testament Reading: Hosea 4:1-3

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 4:24-25

*Confession of Faith: Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 26 (p. 935)

Prayer of Supplication
*Hymn of Preparation: TPH 42A "As the Deer Pants for the Waters"
Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Prayer for Illumination
Message: "Joy in Distress"

*Hymn of Response: TPH 48A "Great Is the Lord Our God" (stanzas 4-6)

*Benediction

Sunday Afternoon Service 1/24/2021 - "Joy in Distress" - 1 Thessalonians 3:10

The Lord’s Greeting and Promise: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2). 
 
*The Lord’s Call to Worship: Psalm 9:1-2 
* Psalm: 9B Wholehearted Thanksgiving 
* Prayer 
* Hymn: 380 Crown Him with Many Crowns 
 
The Lord’s Word 
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-10 
 
Our Response 
Confessing our Sins: 
Sovereign God, We confess today that we often prefer our plans to your plans. We prefer the dreams we have formed for ourselves to any future that may demand that we suffer and sacrifice. We have become angry and responded poorly when our earthly hopes have been dashed, blaming you and others, forgetting that you are sovereign and good. We are thankful that Joseph shows us how you can use dashed expectations for good, you can bring your people up from the pit though you bring them down from the heights, you can rescue us from Potiphar’s wife, from temptation and accusation, you can redeem us from chains. Lord, help us to know and trust that you can use years that seem wasted for good, just as you enabled Joseph to endure years in chains. Humble us to know that your plans for us are better than our sinful and selfish visions, and to believe with a willing heart that you sometimes send your people into Egypt, but always for a good end. Show us your grace, that we might see that any plans you make for us are glorious, and that we might appreciate Christ, whose whole life was that of a suffering servant, and who said “not my will, but your will be done.” Holy Spirit, make us like Christ, even in his suffering. We pray in his name, amen. (Drawn from Genesis 38-44) 
 
The Lord’s Love and Grace 
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:1-2 
 
Our Response 
* Hymn: 222 O God, Our Help in Ages Past 
* Corporate Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (TPH p. 851) 
Offering 
Pastoral Prayer 
 
The Lord’s Word 
* Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42:17-43:22 
Sermon: “Transformed to Testify” 
 
The Lord’s Supper 
While the bread is being passed, we will sing: 343 What Wondrous Love is this 
While the cup is being passed, we will sing: 400 Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me 
 
Our Response 
*Hymn: 117B Praise the LORD God, All You Nations 
 
The Lord’s Blessing 
*Benediction 
 
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The Lord’s Greeting and Promise:  “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:1-2).

*The Lord’s Call to Worship:  Psalm 9:1-2
* Psalm: 9B Wholehearted Thanksgiving
* Prayer
* Hymn: 380 Crown Him with Many Crowns

The Lord’s Word
New Testament Reading:  1 Peter 2:1-10

Our Response
Confessing our Sins:
Sovereign God, We confess today that we often prefer our plans to your plans. We prefer the dreams we have formed for ourselves to any future that may demand that we suffer and sacrifice. We have become angry and responded poorly when our earthly hopes have been dashed, blaming you and others, forgetting that you are sovereign and good. We are thankful that Joseph shows us how you can use dashed expectations for good, you can bring your people up from the pit though you bring them down from the heights, you can rescue us from Potiphar’s wife, from temptation and accusation, you can redeem us from chains. Lord, help us to know and trust that you c

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