a fresh start - opposition in building God's church (2)

A Fresh Start

Opposition in building God’s Church (2)

Announcements

Bible presented

Doxology                                      “We will give thanks to Thee”

Call to worship

Bible Verse

Since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:14,16)

The Lord’s Prayer

Blessing

Grace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hymn:                                                            “Psalm 48” (Tune St Magnus, Rejoice 237, 5 verses)

Invocation

Scripture Reading                     Luke 6:20-26                        

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

·         Praise:  (Psalm 138)

·         Confession (Psalm 51)

·         Thanksgiving:  Read Psalm 136:1-9; 23-26 – congregation responds.

Declaration of pardoning

If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. (Psalm 130:3-4)

Hymn No 385:                            “What shall I do my God to love”

Offering and Dedication

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up. (1 Corinthians 16:2)

Prayer for others

Scripture Reading                     Ezra 4:6-24

Sermon                                          Opposition in building God’s Church

Introduction

Conclusion

Prayer

Hymn No 292:                            “Your hand O God has guided”

Benediction

The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;

the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.(Numbers 6:24-26)

Threefold “Amen”