oh sing to the lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things…

Oh sing to the LORDa new song,

for he has donemarvelous things…

Psalm 98:1-6Call to Worship

His right hand and his holy armhave worked salvation for him.The LORD has made known

his salvation;he has revealed his righteousness

in the sight of the nations…

He has remembered his steadfastlove and faithfulnessto the house of Israel.

All the ends of the earth have seenthe salvation of our God.

Make a joyful noise to the LORD,all the earth;

break forth into joyous songand sing praises…

Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,

with the lyreand the sound of melody!

With trumpetsand the sound of the horn

make a joyful noisebefore the King, the LORD!

Rise, O church and lift your voices,Christ has conquered death and hell.

Sing as all the earth rejoices;resurrection anthems swell.

Text: Jack W. Hayford • Music: Henry T. Smart

Worship Christ, The Risen King

Come and worship,come and worship,

worship Christ, the risen King!

See the tomb where death has laid him,empty now, its mouth declares:

“Death and I could not contain him,for the throne of life he shares.”

Come and worship,come and worship,

worship Christ, the risen King!

Hear the earth protest and tremble,see the stone removed with pow’r;all hell’s minions may assemble,but cannot withstand his hour.

He has conquered,he has conquered,

Christ the Lord, the risen King!

Doubt may lift its head to murmur,scoffers mock and sinners jeer;but the truth proclaims a wonder

thoughtful hearts receive with cheer.

He is risen,he is risen,

now receive the risen King!

We acclaim your life, O Jesus,now we sing your victory;

sin or hell may seek to seize us,but your conquest keeps us free.

“Worship Christ, The Risen King” • Text: Jack W. Hayford • Music: Henry T. Smart1986 Annamarie Music / Rocksmith Music • CCLI License #11109756

Stand in triumph,stand in triumph,

worship Christ, the risen King!

Prayer of Invocation

“Yet even now,” declares the LORD,“return to me with all your heart,

with fasting, with weeping,and with mourning;

and rend your heartsand not your garments”…

Joel 2:12-13Call to Confession of Sin

Return to the LORD your God,for he is gracious and merciful,slow to anger, and abounding

in steadfast love;and he relents over disaster.

(From Daniel 9)

O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments…

Confession of Sin

we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules…

We have not listened to your servants the prophets. To you, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us open shame, because we have sinned against you…

To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness. We do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. Amen.

(Silent confession)

Everyone who calls uponthe name of the LORD

shall be saved.

Joel 2:32Assurance of Forgiveness

May the peace of Christ be with you.And also with you.

Ascribe to the Lordthe glory due his name;

bring an offering,and come into his courts!

Psalm 96:8Offering

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.

Amen.

Text: Thomas Ken (1674)Music: “Old 100th” / Genevan Psalter / Louis Bourgeois (1551)

The Doxology

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God!

Isaiah 58:9-14Old Testament Reading

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

Let us pray…

Prayers of the People

Almighty Godwho is from everlasting

to everlasting,grant us,

amidst the conflicts of this world,the comfort of a perfect trust in you…

From pride and selfishness,greed and anger,

spring passions that lead to waramong brothers and sisters in Christ,

as well as war among nations:

Save and help us, O Lord.

For all who are afflictedby war within themselves,by the conflicts of doubt,

a rebellious will,and the darkness of despair:

Save and help us, O Lord.

For all who sufferin body and circumstance,

the sick, the poor, and the prisoner,that they would be touched

by your compassionin their time of need:

Save and help us, O Lord.

And now as our Savior taught us,we pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,And forgive us our debts

as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation

but deliver us from evil.For Thine is the kingdom and the power

and the glory forever. Amen.

Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,weak and wounded, sick and sore;Jesus ready stands to save you,

full of pity, love, and pow’r.

Text: Joseph Hart (1759) • Music: Dana Dirksen

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor And Needy

Let not conscience make you linger,nor of fitness fondly dream;

all that he requires as fitnessis to know your need of him.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden,lost and ruined by the fall;

if you tarry till you’re better,you will never come at all.

Come, arise, and go to Jesus,he will take you in his arms;

in the love of your dear Savioryou are safe from all alarms.

“Come, Ye Sinners, Poor And Needy” • Text: Joseph Hart (1759)Music: Dana Dirksen • Public Domain • CCLI License #11109756

My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine;for thee all the follies

of sin I resign.

My Jesus I Love Thee Text: William R. Featherston (1864) • Music: Adoniram J. Gordon (1876)

My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art thou.If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love thee because thou hast first loved me,

and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;

I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow.

If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love thee in life andI’ll love thee in death;

I’ll praise thee as long asthou lendest me breath,

and say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,“If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.”

In mansions of gloryand endless delight,I’ll ever adore theein heaven so bright,

“My Jesus I Love Thee” • Text: William R. Featherstone (1864)Music: Adoniram J. Gordon (1876) • Public Domain • CCLI License #11109756

and sing with the glittering crown on my brow,

“If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.”

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The Gospel of Jesus Christ.Praise be to you, O Christ!

Luke 13:1-9Gospel Reading

What is your only comfortin life and in death?

That I am not my own,but belong with body and soul,

both in life and in death,to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ…

The Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1Confession of Faith

He has fully paid for all my sinswith His precious blood,

and has set me freefrom all the power of the devil…

He also preserves me in such a waythat without the will

of my heavenly Fathernot a hair can fall from my head;

indeed, all things must work togetherfor my salvation…

Therefore, by His Holy SpiritHe also assures me of eternal life

and makes me heartily willingand ready from now on

to live for Him.Amen.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,to which indeed you were called in one body.

And be thankful.

(Greet one another with the words,“The peace of Christ be with you.”)

Colossians 3:15Passing of the Peace

Institution of the Lord’s Table

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.Christ has died.Christ is risen.

Christ will come again!

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.Therefore let us keep the feast.

The gifts of God for the people of God.

(The Mystery of Faith)Mysterium Fidei

O Lamb of God, still keep menear thy wounded side;’tis only there in safetyand peace I can abide.

Text: James George Deck • Music: Benjamin Wilkinson

O Lamb Of God, Still Keep Me

What foes and snares surround me!What lusts and fears within!

The grace that sought and found mealone can keep me clean.

’Tis only in thee hidingI feel myself secure;

’tis only in thee abidingthe conflict can endure.

Thine arm the victory gainetho’er every hateful foe;

thy love my heart sustainethin all its cares and woes.

Soon shall my eyes behold theewith rapture, face to face;

one half hath not been told meof all thy pow’r and grace.

Thy beauty, Lord, and glory,the wonders of thy love,

shall be the endless storyof all the saints above.

“O Lamb Of God, Still Keep Me” • Text: James George DeckMusic: Benjamin Wilkinson • Public Domain • CCLI License #11109756

To God be the glory;great things he has done!

So loved he the worldthat he gave us his Son,

Text: Fanny J. Crosby • Music: William H. Doane

To God Be The Glory

who yielded his lifeour redemption to win,

and opened the life-gate,that all may go in.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the people rejoice!

O come to the Fatherthrough Jesus the Son,and give him the glory;

great things he has done!

O perfect redemption,the purchase of blood,

to every believerthe promise of God;

the vilest offenderwho truly believes,

that moment from Jesusa pardon receives.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the people rejoice!

O come to the Fatherthrough Jesus the Son,and give him the glory;

great things he has done!

Great things he has taught us,great things he has done,

and great our rejoicingthrough Jesus the Son;

but purer and higherand greater will be

our wonder, our transportwhen Jesus we see.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the earth hear his voice!

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,let the people rejoice!

O come to the Fatherthrough Jesus the Son,and give him the glory;

great things he has done!

“To God Be The Glory” • Text: Fanny J. CrosbyMusic: William H. Doane • Public Domain • CCLI License #11109756

Numbers 6:24-26Benediction