ORDER OF WORSHIP – April 26, 2020

Call to Worship – Psalm 29:1

“Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.”

Hymn of Adoration – “Fairest Lord Jesus”

Prayer of Adoration and Lord’s Prayer

Call to Confession – Psalm 25:6-7

“Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!”

Prayer of Confession
Lord, though you should guide us, we inform ourselves;
though you should rule us, we control ourselves;
though you should fulfill us, we console ourselves.
We think your truth too high, your will too hard,
your power too remote, your love too free. But they are not!
And without them, we are of all people most miserable.
Now heal our confused minds with your word,
heal our divided wills with your law,
heal our troubled consciences with your love,
heal our anxious hearts with your presence,
all for the sake of your Son,
who loved us and gave himself for us. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – Psalm 25:11-12
“For your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great. Who is the man who fears the LORD? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.”

Scripture Reading – Matthew 19:16-30

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Reading – Revelation 18:1-24

Sermon – Babylon Has Fallen

Hymn – “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

Benediction