8-21-22 Morning Worship Folder
ORDER OF WORSHIP
8-21-22
Greeting
Call to Worship Psalm 115:1-3
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness! Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.
Invocation
* Hymn # 469 “How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place”
Call to Confession Matthew 5:21-22
“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Matthew 5:17
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
* Hymn # 55 “To God Be the Glory”
* Old & New Testament Scripture Reading:
Law: Genesis 50:22-26 (A Lasting Place for Bones)
Writings: Psalm 16 (The Uncorrupted Anointed One)
Catholic Epistles: Hebrews 11:1-16 (Faith Looks Ahead)
* Pastor: This is the Word of our God.
* Congregation: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God stands forever.
Affirmation of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism, Questions and Answers 67-68
Q. Which is the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.
Q. What is required in the sixth commandment?
A. The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others.
Pastoral Prayer
* Hymn # 642 “Be Thou My Vision”
Tithes and Offerings
* Hymn # 729 “All Things Are Thine”
All things are Thine; no gift have we, Lord of all gifts, to offer Thee;
And hence with grateful hearts today, Thine own before Thy feet we lay.
* Prayer of Thanksgiving
* Prayer for Illumination
Sermon Series: Mark
* Sermon Text Mark 15:40-47
* Pastor: Thus far the reading of God’s holy Word. And may God add His blessing to the reading of His Word.
* Congregation: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Title: “The Courage of Faith” Pastor Michael Mock
Sermon Outline: Following
Prayer for Transformation
Lord’s Supper: Blessed to Eat Luke 14:15-24
* Eucharistic Hymn, Hymn Supplement pg. 71 “By Faith”
* Benediction
* Departing Hymn # 386 “God Be with You”
God be with you till we meet again; by His counsels guide, uphold you,
with His sheep securely fold you: God be with you till we meet again.
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again
Sermon Outline:
Sermon Text: Mark 15:40-47 “The Courage of Faith”
In the face of Jesus’ death and burial, followers of Christ look for the Kingdom and serve the body of Christ.
Death & Daring (vv. 40-41)
The Women
Mary Magdalene
Mary of James the Lesser
Salome
Others!
Application: Women in Ministry
A Rebuke
An Encouragement
Burial & Boldness (vv. 42-47)
Buried (vv. 44-45)
Courageous Council Member (v. 43)
Creation Again
Looking for the Kingdom
Application:
Honor the Body
Look for the Kingdom
Fight
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