For March 20, 2011

All Hymn Numbers refer to the Trinity Hymnal

* Call to Worship: Psalm 149:1-2

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!

                        Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!

* Hymn of Praise: "Stand Up and Bless the Lord,” No.15

   Welcome in the Lord’s Name

* Hymn of Praise: "All that I am I Owe to Thee," No.37

The Lord Cleanses us in His Son

   Prayer of Confession

Our soul is like a house, small for You to enter, but we pray that You will enlarge it.  It is in ruins, but we ask You to remake it.  It contains much that You will not be pleased to see; this we know and do not hide.  But, to whom can we cry except to You?  Forgive us, O Lord.  Cleanse us from our sins, O Lord, and our secret sins.  What wretches we are!  In your mercy, Lord our God, tell us what You are to us.  “Say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation’ ” (Ps. 35:3).  Come, O Lord, and stir our hearts.  Call us back to yourself.  Kindle your fire in us and carry us away. Be our fire and our sweetness.  Let us love You and hasten to your side.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.  [Adapted from Augustine’s Confessions]

  Promise of Comfort and Forgiveness

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9)

* Hymn of Faith:  "Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended," No.248

The Lord Feeds us with His Word

God’s Will for Life: Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Worship of God in Tithes and Offerings

Baptism of Benjamin Peter Wallace

Hymn: “This Lamb, Good Shepherd” (Insert)

Congregational Petitions

Sermon:    Luke 15  “Lost and Found”

                                    The Lord Feeds us at His Table

   Prayer and Institution

   Hymn: "How Sweet and Awesome is the Place," No.469

                                    The Lord Sends us out with His Blessing

* Hymn: "Amazing Grace," No.460

* Benediction

* Doxology