Template Liturgy

- CALL TO WORSHIP -

Let us rise and worship the Triune God.

ADORATION

Minister: The Lord is risen! Congregation: He is risen indeed.

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 30:3–5 “O Lord, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing praise to the Lord, you His saints, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Minister: Lift up your hearts! Congregation: We lift them up to the Lord!

PRAYER

Almighty God, we worship you now through Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with You, and the Holy Spirit, One God, world without end, and Amen.

HYMN

Oh, ‘Twas a Joyful Sound to Hear.....................235

- CONFESSION -

Please sit.

EXHORTATION (Samuel Davidson)

This reminds us of our need to confess our sins so let us prepare to do so as we sing..

PSALM

How Long, O Lord, Will You Forget?.................25

CONFESSION OF SIN

So, as you are able please kneel in confession before God

Psalm 86:1–3 “Bow down Your ear, O Lord, hear me; For I am poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I am holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You! Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to You all day long.”

You have called Your church to truth in the inward parts, so we confess our individual sins to you now, Selah.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Please rise for the assurance of pardon! Psalm 86:4–5 “Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.”

Minister: Your sins are forgiven through Christ. Congregation: Thanks be to God!

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Having confessed our sins, let us now confess our common faith in the words of the apostles’ creed, saying, Minister: Christian, what do you believe? Congregation: I believe in God the Father Almighty,Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, Hisonly begotten Son, our Lord. He was conceivedby the Holy Ghost, and born of the virgin, Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,died, and was buried. He descended into Hades.On the third day He rose again from the dead,ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right handof God the Father Almighty; from thence He willcome to judge the living and the dead. I believein the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, thecommunion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, theresurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Responsive Reading

Minister: The fear of the Lord is clean and pure. Congregation: The fear of the Lord endures forever. Minister: The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, Congregation: Whether or not they are small or great. Minister: The fear of God is our foundation for worship. Congregation: Amen.

HYMN

And Can It Be?....................................................447

- CONSECRATION -

SCRIPTURE READING

(Ty Knight) Job 1:6-12, Mark 1:21-34 Reader: The Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God!

Baptisms and Memberships

HYMN

Please sit. Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus (412)

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

(Ty Knight) Opening: Isaiah 61:1-2 Thanksgiving: Isaiah 61:10 Petitions: Isaiah 61:11

HYMN

Please stand. Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun....................137

SERMON

Zach Wilke

PRAYER

Ending with The Lord’s Prayer…

OFFERTORY

Please stand. He Which Soweth Sparingly.................................713

- COMMUNION -

Please sit.

MEDITATION

THE BREAD

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he broke it:

Ah, Jesus Lord, Thy Love to Me..........................513a And when Jesus had given thanks, he broke it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

THE WINE

Ah, Jesus Lord, Thy Love to Me..........................513b

After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

- COMMISSION -

Please stand.

CLOSING DOXOLOGY

The congregation may raise hands.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. Amen.