PRELUDE
Please enter the sanctuary and prepare quietly for worship. Please silence all phones and devices.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
§GREETING, SALUTATION, AND VOTUM
Our help is in the name of the Lord, maker of heaven and Earth. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
~WORSHIP IN PRAISE~
§CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 29:1-2
Minister:
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.
All: Amen!
§PRAYER OF INVOCATION
§PSALTER Now unto the LORD, All You Sons of the Mighty #29A
~WORSHIP IN CONFESSION~
SCRIPTURE LESSON Amos 6:1-8
Mr. David Matzen, Ruling Elder
Elder: The Word of the Lord!
All: Praise be to God!
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
All: Grant, Almighty God, since we are so prone to forgetfulness and to our own indulgence in the desires and pleasures of the flesh – Grant, we say, to each of us to be recalled to the contemplation of Thy judgements; and may we be anxious to walk as in Thy sight. May we be afraid of Thy just vengeance, be careful not to provoke it by our petulance and other vices; but may we submit ourselves to Thee, be held up and propped up by Thy hands, and proceed in the sacred course of Thy calling, until at length Thou shalt raise us to Thy heavenly kingdom. Pardon us, our Father, for our misuse of Thy bounty and blessing and may Thou help us to use it for Thine glory until Thou raise us to Thy heavenly kingdom, which has been acquired for us by the blood of Thine only begotten Son in whose name we pray. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
1 Peter 1:17-19
Minister: And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
All: Amen.
CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed
Trinity Psalter-Hymnal, p. 851
Mr. David Matzen, Ruling Elder
~WORSHIP IN GRATITUDE AND THANKSGIVING~
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Mr. David Matzen, Ruling Elder
OFFERING
§DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
~WORSHIP AND THE MEANS OF GRACE~
PRAYER NEEDS OF THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
The Country of Kenya
Dr. Lloyd Long, Ruling Elder
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER
§PSALTER O God, to Us Show Mercy #67A
THE PREACHING OF GOD'S WORD
Rev. William F. Hill, Jr., Pastor
Scripture Reading: James 5:1-6
Sermon Title: Woe to the Rich!
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
§HYMN Let Thy Blood in Mercy Poured #198
§THE BENEDICTION 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Minister: Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
All: Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen!
POSTLUDE
§ Congregation Standing