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
Isaiah 6:1-3
Minister:
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory!”
All: Amen!
§PRAYER OF INVOCATION
§HYMN OF PRAISE Holy, Holy, Holy! #230
~WORSHIP IN CONFESSION~
SCRIPTURE LESSON Psalm 72
Mr. David Matzen, Ruling Elder
Elder: The Word of the Lord!
All: Praise be to God!
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
All: Grant, almighty God, that you would be pleased to hear our cries for mercy and grace. We live in a wicked, adulterous, and sinful generation, and we know that you hate evil and every false way. As those redeemed by the atoning work of your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, we, too, often wander from your commands and the safety of your Word. We grieve our lack of zeal for you, failing to see your majesty in all you have made. We mourn our cold hearts that do not always radiate affection for the Savior. You are holy, and we are creatures of dust. So often, we fall short of your glory and majesty. Please forgive us, Father. Please grant ti us your Spirit and renew in us a greater love for you we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Psalm 32:5
Minister:
I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
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
~WORSHIP AND THE MEANS OF GRACE~
PRAYER NEEDS OF THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
The Country of Mauritania
Dr. Lloyd Long, Ruling Elder
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER
§HYMN Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me #452
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 A Parting Hymn We Sing #204
§THE BENEDICTION 2 Cor. 1:3; Phil. 4:23; Rom. 15:13
Minister: May the God of all comfort and grace, the love of the Lord Jesus Christ your Savior, and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forevermore. Amen.
All: Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen!
POSTLUDE