APPROACH TO GOD
(we are conscious that we are coming into God’s presence)
Call to Worship
Praise: Psalm 100 all people that on earth do dwell
1 All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; 2 him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice.
3 Know that the Lord is God indeed; without our aid he did us make: we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take.
4 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto: praise, laud, and bless his name always, for it is seemly so to do.
5 Because the Lord our God is good, his mercy is for ever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
THANKSGIVING
(we thank God for his faithfulness to us)
Praise & Offering: Hymn 514 My heart is filled with thankfulness
1 My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who bore my pain; who plumbed the depths of my disgrace and gave me life again; who crushed my curse of sinfulness and clothed me in His light, and wrote His law of righteousness with power upon my heart.
2 My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who walks beside; who floods my weaknesses and strengths and causes fear to fly; whose every promise is enough for every step I take, sustaining me with arms of love and crowning me with grace.
3 My heart is filled with thankfulness to Him who reigns above; whose wisdom is my perfect peace; whose every thought is love. For every day I have on earth is given by the King, so I will give my life, my all to love and follow Him.
Prayer of Intercession
THE WORD OF GOD
(we hear God’s Word read and preached)
Scripture Reading: Colossians 2: 20- 3: 11
Foundations of Faith – Q 40, 41, 42
Praise: Yet not I but through Christ in me
Verse 1
What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
Refrain 1
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to his
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse2
The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed
Refrain 2
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse 3
No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven
The future sure, the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And He was raised to overthrow the grave
Refrain 3
To this I hold, my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me
Verse 4
With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For He has said that He will bring me home
And day by day I know He will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne
Refrain 4
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
Refrain 4
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to Him
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
Tag
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
Sermon
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
(we respond to the Word of God)
Prayer
Praise: Hymn 644 At the name of Jesus
1 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Him King of glory now; this the Father’s pleasure, that we call Him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word.
3 Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom He came; faithfully He bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death He passed.
4 Bore it up triumphant with its human light, through all ranks of creatures to the central height; to the eternal Godhead, to the Father’s throne, filled it with the glory of His triumph won.
6 In your hearts enthrone Him; there let Him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true: crown Him as your captain in temptation’s hour, let His will enfold you in its light and power.
7 With His Father’s glory Jesus comes again, angel hosts attend Him and announce His reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon His brow, and our hearts confess Him King of glory now.
Benediction
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