Prelude Tim Hall & Priscilla Silver
“Concerto” -Frank Joseph Haydn
Call to Worship
P: God is our refuge and strength,
C: a very present help in trouble.
P: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
C: the holy habitation of the most High.
P: The LORD of host is with us,
C: the God of Jacob is our fortress
Confession and Absolution P: Pastor C: Congregation
P: The Apostle Paul says that all of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Let us confess our sins to God knowing that we have been justified by his grace as a gift.
C: Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for you, and for his sake God forgives you all your sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Apostolic Greeting, Prayer of the Day & Presentation of Bibles
Scripture Reading Gary Green
Psalm 46............................................................................................................page 885
Romans 3:19-28...............................................................................................page 1750
John 8:31-36....................................................................................................page 1663
L: The Word of the Lord
C: Thanks be to God!
Anthem Chancel Choir
“A Mighty Fortress” -Arr. Mark Hayes
Sermon Russell Lackey
"The LORD Almighty is with us”
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen
Gifts of Thanksgiving
“Concerto” 2nd movement —William Lovelock
Prayers of the People Rick Ritchie
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Lord’s Supper
Post Communion Prayer
P: Lord God, you constantly renew your church through the pure teaching of your word and the right administration of your sacraments. Renew our hearts, so that we may be strong in faith toward you and eager in good works towards all people.
C: Amen.
Benediction
P: You are free in Christ! Go in peace.
C: Thanks be to God!
Postlude Tim Hall & Priscilla Silver
“Sonata” —Henry Purcell