Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 30:1-4

Hymn of Adoration

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder (Trinity Hymnal #172)

Confession of Sin

Redeeming God, We thank you for making us capable of knowing you, and for awakening our souls to desire you. Help us to approach you with reverence and awe; not with presumption or servile fear, but with holy boldness and joyful expectation. We confess to you today that we are prone to love our own wisdom better than yours. In our weakness we forget to think of you, to ask for your help, or to remember how foolish we are. In our pride and rebellion, we spurn your wise commandments and instruction. We confess to you that we find it difficult to trust you, and we fear you in all the wrong ways. You have punished your precious Son in our place and given us spiritual riches beyond imagination. Help us to believe that there is no wrath left for us, because you have poured it all out on Christ in our place. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 5:1-5

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end, amen, amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Psalm 103A (Book of Psalms for Singing)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Ruth 2:1-23 (Sermon Text)
New Testament: Mathew 14:13-21

Sermon

The Mercy of Christ

Hymn of Commitment

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Trinity Hymnal #304)

Tithes and Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 100

Hymn of Adoration

The God of Abraham Praise (Trinity Hymnal #34)

Confession of Sin

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. 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.

Assurance of Pardon

1 Timothy 1:15-17

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end, amen, amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

The Man Who Once Has Found Abode (Psalm 91:1-6, 11, 12, 14) (Trinity Hymnal #90)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Ruth 1:15-22 (Sermon Text)
New Testament: Mark 8:31-38

Sermon

You Are Called to Follow Christ Alone

Hymn of Commitment

Amazing Grace! (Trinity Hymnal #460)

Tithes and Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Matthew 11:28-30; Hebrews 4:14-16

Hymn of Adoration

Jesus, I am Resting, Resting (Trinity Hymnal #188)

Confession of Sin

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.

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.

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 6:20-23

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end, amen, amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

The King of Love My Shepherd Is (Psalm 23) (Trinity Hymnal #184)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Psalm 23:1-3a (Sermon Text)
New Testament: 1 Peter 2

Sermon

Our Good Shepherd Provides Rest and Restoration (Chaplain Rick Dickinson)

Hymn of Commitment

Come Unto Me, Ye Weary (Trinity Hymnal #482)

The Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Tithes and Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

Numbers 6:24-26

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 96:1-6

Hymn of Adoration

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Trinity Hymnal #208)

Confession of Sin

O great and everlasting God, Who dwells in unapproachable light, Who searches and knows the thoughts and intentions of the heart; We confess that we have not loved You with all our heart, nor with all our soul, nor with all our mind, nor with all our strength; Nor our neighbors as ourselves. We have loved what we ought not to have loved; We have coveted what is not ours; We have not been content with Your provisions for us. We have complained in our hearts about our family, about our friends, about our health, about our occupations, about Your church, and about our trials. We have sought our security in those things which perish, rather than in You, the Everlasting God. Chasten, cleanse, and forgive us, through Jesus Christ, who is able for all time to save us who approach You through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for us. Amen

Assurance of Pardon

Romans 6:20-23

Confession of Faith

Nicene Creed

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end, amen, amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Psalm 98B (Book of Psalms for Singing)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 40:9-11
New Testament: John 1:14-18 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The Word Made Flesh

Hymn of Commitment

(Trinity Hymnal #)

Tithes and Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

Jude 24-25

Morning Worship

Silent Prayer and Apostolic Greeting

1 Corinthians 1:3

Call to Worship

Psalm 92:1-4

Hymn of Adoration

Wondrous King, All-Glorious (Trinity Hymnal #166)

Confession of Sin

Heavenly Father, You are our great King. We are eager to declare our willingness to go where you command and follow wherever you lead. Yet we confess that we are very weak and fickle. We are easily distracted, constantly diverted from your ways, and quick to follow our own sinful hearts instead. Teach us what it means to take up our cross daily and follow you. Help us put to death our overwhelming desires to control our own lives in the present and future. Fill us with such a burning passion for your glory that we will suffer any loss, ridicule, inconvenience, or cost, in order to hear your name praised in every land. Change our selfish hearts. Enlarge them with a love and gratitude toward you so immense and powerful that following you will be our greatest joy and delight. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Confession of Faith

Apostle’s Creed

Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. World without end, amen, amen.

Prayer of Supplication & Lord’s Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Psalm

Now Blessed Be the Lord Our God (Psalm 72:8, 11, 12, 18. 19) (Trinity Hymnal #11)

Scripture Reading

Old Testament: Isaiah 9:1-7
New Testament: John 1:6-13 (Sermon Text)

Sermon

The True Light

Hymn of Commitment

Comfort, Comfort Ye My People (Trinity Hymnal #197)

Tithes and Offering

Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

Jude 24-25