August 29, 2010

All Hymn Numbers refer to the Trinity Hymnal

The Lord Calls us into His Presence

* Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-2, 8

Oh, Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,

His steadfast love endures forever!

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,

Whom he has redeemed from trouble.

Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,

For his wondrous works to the children of man!

* Hymn of Praise:  “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” No.92

Welcome in the Lord’s Name

* Hymn of Praise: “This is My Father’s World,” No.111

The Lord Cleanses us in His Son

Prayer of Confession:

Almighty God, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed; we have not loved you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength; we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. Forgive our sins, Heavenly Father, for they are great.  Deepen within us our sorrow for the wrong we have done, and the good we have left undone. Lord, you are full of compassion and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy; there is always forgiveness with you! Restore to us the joy of your salvation; bind up that which is broken, give light to our minds, strength to our wills, and rest to our souls. Speak to each of us, and let your word abide with us until it has wrought in us your holy will. Amen.

Promise of Comfort and Forgiveness

“We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”  (Daniel 9:18-19)

* Hymn of Faith: “Were You There?” No.260

The Lord Feeds us with His Word

God’s Will for Life:            Romans 12:9-21

Worship of God in Tithes and Offerings

Welcome to the Lord’s Table: Carolyn and Katie Gordon, and Alayna Greenwaldt

Congregational Petitions

Sermon:  John 19:16b-42            “Mala Crux”

The Lord Feeds us at His Table

Prayer and Institution

Lift up your hearts!

We lift them up to the Lord!

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is proper and right to do so.

Hymn: “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” No.251

The Lord Sends us out with His Blessing

* Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus,” No.171

* Benediction

* Doxology