Call to Worship   Psalm 149:1-2

         Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! 

Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!

Invocation  and The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn of Praise                     “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”              #276

Scripture Reading        Matthew 16:13-19

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon    Hebrews 7:24-25

[Christ] holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Hymn of Assurance              “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”             #278

Confession of Faith      Westminster Shorter Catechism #23-26

1. 23 What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?

Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.

1. 24 How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.

1. 25 How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?

Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God; and in making continual intercession for us.

1. 26 How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.

Pastoral Prayer

Choral Anthem             “Reformation Hymn”

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word        “God Loves Local Churches”

                  Acts 11:19-30

Hymn of Response               “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”          #280

Benediction        Hebrews 13:20-21

Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.