BULLETIN 11.20.2022
WORSHIP GUIDE
§CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 136:1-3
Minister:
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
All: Amen!
§PRAYER OF INVOCATION
§PSALM O Thank the LORD, for He Is Good #136
~WORSHIP IN CONFESSION~
SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 21:1-22 Mr. Chris Turner, Ruling Elder
Jesus’ “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem, fulfilling that which was anticipated by Psalm 118:19-26; followed by both His cleansing of the temple, and His cursing of a fig tree, an act of prophetic significance.
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
All: O Lord, we do not deserve a glimpse of heaven, and we are unable with our works to redeem ourselves from sin, death, the devil, and hell. Nevertheless, you have given us your Son Jesus Christ, who is far more precious and dear than heaven, and much stronger than sin, death, the devil, and hell. For this we rejoice, praise, and thank you, O God. Without cost and out of pure grace you have given us this boundless blessing in your dear Son. Through him you take sin, death, and hell from us, and do grant us all that belongs to him. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Isaiah 53:4-6
Minister:
Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
All: Amen.
CONFESSION OF FAITH Westminster Shorter Catechism Q23-26 Mr. Chris Turner, Ruling Elder
Q. 23. What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.
Q. 24. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his Word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.
Q. 25. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us.
Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
~WORSHIP IN GRATITUDE AND THANKSGIVING~
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
Mr. Chris Turner, Ruling Elder
OFFERING
§DOXOLOGY
~WORSHIP AND THE MEANS OF GRACE~
PRAYER NEEDS OF THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
The Country of Indonesia
Dr. Lloyd Long, Ruling Elder
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER
§HYMN Great Is Thy Faithfulness #245
THE PREACHING OF GOD'S WORD
Rev. William F. Hill, Jr., Pastor
Scripture Reading: Psalm 75
Series: Selections from the Psalms
Sermon Title: The Faithful Judge of All the Earth
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
§PSALM We Give You Thanks, O God #75
§THE BENEDICTION Psalm 29:11 Minister: May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!
All: Come Quickly, Lord Jesus! Amen!
§THE GLORIA PATRIA