2024 Nov 3rd - St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Welkom

Welcome

Entrance We stand as the Word of God is brought into the Church - Be seated directly after.

Welcome If you are new please fill in the visitors book on the table at the entrance to the church. Introduce yourself to George, the minister.

Prayer The Minister begins the service with prayer

Chorus Father We Love You

Chorus I Love You Lord and I Lift My Voice

Hymn There is power in the blood

Confession of sin

The general confession – said together

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men, we acknowledge and mourn for the many sins which we have committed, by thought, word and deed, against Your divine majesty, provoking most justly Your anger and indignation against us. We earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for our misdoings which we remember with shame. Have mercy on us, most merciful Father. Forgive us all that is past and grant that from this time forward we may serve and please You in newness of life, to the honour and glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Minister – standing:

Almighty God, our heavenly Father who of His greatest mercy has promised to forgive the sins of all who, with heartfelt repentance and true faith, turn to Him, have mercy on you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all that is good and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Cathy

will now read the New Testament reading to us from the NIV pew bible.

She begins with

“Hear the Word of God as it is written in Psalm 119:1-16”

She ends with “This is the word of God”.

Congregation: “Thanks be to God”.

Lidia

will now read the New Testament reading to us from the NIV pew bible.

He begins with

“Hear the Word of God as it is written in Hebrews 7:23-28”

He ends with “This is the word of God”.

Congregation: “Thanks be to God”.

Hymn ♫ IMMORTAL

Sermon New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (Chapter 7)

1ST

23 The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing,

2ND

24 but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently.

3RD

25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

4TH

26 For it was fitting for us to have such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners and exalted above the heavens;

5TH

27 who does not need daily, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people, because this He did once for all when He offered up Himself.

6TH

28 For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son, made perfect forever.

Notices Mr. John Oberholzer - Session Clerk

Collection As the collection is brought forward we stand and sing “Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

Prayer for collection

Hymn ♫ HOLY_ HOLY_ HOLY(480P)

Benediction

Numbers 6:24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.

Doxology Let us all hold hands as we sing “Now unto Him”

Give the minister a moment to get to the door then please join us for refreshments