Call to Worship: Exodus 3:14-15
God said to Moses, “I am who I am . . . .This is My name forever, and thus
I am to be remembered throughout all generations.”
Prayer of Adoration: From Psalm 89
Pastor: I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my
mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
People: Let the heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your
faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones!
Pastor: For who in the skies can be compared to the Lord? Who among the
heavenly beings is like the Lord?
People: O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with
your faithfulness all around you?
Pastor: You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.
The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in
it, you have founded them. The north and the south, you have created
them.
People: You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right
hand.
Pastor: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
People: Blessed are the people who know the festal shout, who walk,
O Lord, in the light of your face, who exult in your name all the day
and in your righteousness are exalted!
Song: He Will Hold Me Fast – CCLI #7916161
When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
CHORUS: He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
For my life He bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
Justice has been satisfied; He will hold me fast.
Raised with Him to endless life, He will hold me fast
‘Til our faith is turned to sight, When He comes at last!
The Old Testament Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Prayer of Confession: From Psalm 69
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 69:33
For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are
prisoners.
The New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
Song: Abide With Me – CCLI# 43190
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens, Lord with me
abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, abide with
me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile; And though rebellious, and
perverse meanwhile
Thou hast not left me, though I oft left thee, On to the close, Lord, abide
with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour; what but Thy grace can foil the
tempter’s pow’r?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine,
abide with me.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, tears lose
their bitterness
Where is thy sting death? Where grave thy victory? I triumph still, abide
with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom,
and point me to the skies
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; in life in death,
abide with me.
Prayer for the Church: Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder.
The Sermon: “The Mystery and Magnificence of the Son’s Greater
Priesthood: Part Three.” Hebrews 5:10; 7:1-3. Dr. Michael Calvert,
Teaching Elder.
Confession of Faith: The Nicene Creed, Trinity Hymnal p. 846
*Communion:
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy – Hymn 100 v.1-4
The Benediction: From 1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your
hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of
Jesus Christ. Amen!