Order of Worship – May 15 2016

Call to Worship: Colossians 2:9

Corporate Prayer of Adoration: From Psalm 104

Pastor: Bless the Lord, O my soul!
People: O Lord my God, you are very great!
Pastor: You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
People: Covering yourself with light as with a garment, stretching out the heavens like a tent.
Pastor: O Lord, how manifold are your works!
People: In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Pastor: May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works,
People: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
Pastor: May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
People: Bless the Lord, O my soul!
All: Praise the Lord!

Confession of Faith: 1 Timothy 3:16

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 32:14-16

Song: Man of Sorrows, What a Name – Hymn 246 v.1-5

Song: The Precious Blood – CCLI# 4804297

Before the cross I kneel and see the measure of my sin
How You became a curse for me though You were innocent
The magnitude of Your great love Was shown in full degree
When righteous blood, the crimson spill rained down from Calvary

CHORUS Oh, the precious blood that flowed from Mercy’s side Washed away my sin when Christ my Savior died
Oh, the precious blood of Christ the crucified
It speaks for me before Your throne where I stand justified

And who am I that I should know this treasure of such worth
My Savior’s pure atoning blood shed for the wrath I’d earned
For sin has stained my every deed my every word and thought
What wondrous love that makes me one your priceless blood has bought

New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Confession of Sin:

Assurance of Pardon: 1 Timothy 1:13-15

Song: Be Thou My Vision – Hymn 642 v.1-2,4-5

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder – Matthew 20:1-19

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“A Prayer for Wisdom” – James 1:5-8

Communion*:

Song: Why So Heavy – CCLI# 5543234

Oh why so heavy, oh my soul? Thus to myself I’ve willed
Oh why so heavy, oh my heart? And why so sorrow filled?

CHORUS: Hope thou in God, He still shall be Thy glory and thy endless praise
His saving grace shall comfort thee through everlasting days,

His goodness made thee what thou art and yet will he redeem
Oh be thou of a contrite heart and put your trust in him.

Benediction: Philippians 4:7

May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus our Lord

*Professing and baptized members in good standing of a Church in which Jesus Christ is proclaimed as Lord and Savior are warmly invited to join us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.