The Lord’s Day
May 31, 2020
Sunday Morning Worship ∼ 10:30 A.M.
Presiding Minister – The Reverend Mr. Bart Lester
Assisting Minister –The Reverend Mr. Ross Hodges

Thoughts upon entering the Sanctuary: “If there is one thing that refreshes my soul above all others, it is that I shall behold the Redeemer gloriously triumphant at the winding up of all things.” Henry Martyn (Pioneer Missionary to Northern India)

Welcome and Announcements

The Prelude “What Wondrous Love is This” Robert D Vandall
Virginia Perry and Hannah Chancey

Call to Worship
The Hymn 38 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (v. 1-3) JOANNA
1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light in accessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2. Unresting, unhasting and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all praise we would render; O help us to see ‘tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!

The Invocation & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father which 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 for ever, Amen.

Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell**. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Pastoral Prayer

The Public Reading of Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

The Psalter Psalm 37 (v. 1-9) FOREST GREEN
1. Have no disturbing thoughts about those doing wickedly, and be not envious of those who work iniquity. 2. For even like the growing grass soon be cut down shall they; and like the green and tender plant they all shall fade away. 3. Set thou thy trust upon the Lord; continue doing good. Dwell thou securely in the land; make faithfulness thy food. 4. Joy in the Lord; He’ll grant each gift for which thy heart may call. 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust Him; He’ll do it all. 6. And like the morning light He shall thy righteousness display; and He thy judgment shall bring forth like noontide of the day. 7. Rest in the Lord; wait patiently; fret not for anyone who prospers in his wicked way, completing schemes begun. 8. Cease being thou by anger stirred; make thou of wrath an end. Fret not thyself, for fretting will to evildoing tend. 9. For evildoers soon shall be cut off, no more to stand; but those who wait upon the Lord inherit shall the land.

Special Music “Be Still My Soul”
Ariana Im, Laura Parker, Andy Perry, and Seongho Choi

The Sermon “Holiness & Hope”
II Peter 3:11-13
Sermon XIII

The Hymn 358 “For All The Saints” (v. 1-6) SINE NOMINE
1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia, Alleluia! 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia! 4. The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! 5. But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on
his way. Alleluia, Alleluia! 6. From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Benediction

Postlude “And Can it Be” Joshua Evanovich