ORDER OF WORSHIP January 22, 2017 Prelude

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ORDER OF WORSHIP January 22, 2017 Prelude Call to Worship Hymn of Praise | “And Can It Be” Affirmation of Faith Leader: What is true faith?

The Heidelberg Catechism, Q. #21

People: True faith is not only a knowledge and conviction that everything God reveals in his Word is true; it is also a deep-rooted assurance, created in me by the Holy Spirit through the gospel, that, out of sheer grace earned for us by Christ, not only others, but I too, have had my sins forgiven, have been made forever right with God, and have been granted salvation. “The Cross of Christ” “Come Ye Sinners” Call to Confession Jeremiah 2:9, 11, 13 Leader: Therefore I still contend with you, declares the Lord, and with your children’s children I will contend. Has a nation changed its gods, even though they are no gods? But My people have changed their glory for that which does not profit. For My people have committed two evils: they have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water. . Public Confession Adapted from Luke 11:37–52 Leader: Let us confess our sins together. All:

O Lord, forgive us for our failure to keep Your commandments. We confess that we often cleanse the outside of our lives, yet do nothing about the inside of our hearts. Outside we look righteous, moral and upright, yet inside we are filled with anger, lust, greed, lies and idolatry. Outwardly we go to church, give money and read your Bible, yet inwardly we neglect justice, purity, love, encouraging speech and mercy. Lord, we should have done the latter without neglecting the others. We have thrust ourselves into the best positions, because we thought we deserved them, yet the truth is we are unworthy of any blessing. Have mercy on us for being like the Pharisees. May You cleanse us—all of us and all of who we are—from the inside out.

Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon and Comfort Galatians 2:20 Leader: Hear the promise of God to those who truly repent of their sins and trust in Christ: I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. This is the good news! People: Thanks be to God!

“My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Tithes and Offerings Musical Offering | Worship Choir | “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” The Doxology Prayer of Dedication Sermon “God’s Word and the Cycle of Holiness” Psalm 119:169–176 John Rogers Deacons’ Fund Offering “Be Thou My Vision” Benediction Postlude