How to Change the World
May 7, 2023
Call to Worship Psalm 95:1-2
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Praise “To God Be the Glory”#66
Scripture Reading 1 Thessalonians 1
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon Psalm 130:3-4
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
Hymn of Assurance “Amazing Grace”#202
Confession of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism #98-99
Q. 98 What is prayer?
Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.
Q. 99 What rule hath God given for our direction in prayer?
The whole word of God is of use to direct us in prayer; but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s prayer.
Pastoral Prayer
Choral Anthem “Yet Not I But Christ in Me”
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
The Preaching of God’s Word “How to Change the World”
Acts 17:1-9
Hymn of Preparation “O for a Thousand Tongues” (1-3)#76
The Lord’s Supper
Hymn of Response “O for a Thousand Tongues” (4-5)#76
Benediction Numbers 6:24-26
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
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