Order of Worship  4-27-2025

Call to Worship

Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn of Praise         “Stand Up and Bless the Lord”         #21

Scripture Reading

Corporate Confession of Sin

Merciful Lord, we confess that with us there is an abundance of sin, but in you there is the fullness of righteousness and abundance of mercy. We are spiritually poor, but you are rich and in Jesus Christ came to be merciful to the poor. Strengthen our faith and trust in you. We are empty vessels that need to be filled; fill us. We are weak in faith; strengthen us. We are cold in love; warm us, and make our hearts fervent for you that our love may go out to one another and to our neighbors. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Assurance of Pardon          

Hymn of Assurance “Hallelujah, What a Savior!”    #175

Confession of Faith WSC #53-54

53. Which is the third commandment?

The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

54. What is required in the third commandment?

The third commandment requireth the holy and reverent use of God’s names, titles, attributes, ordinances, word, and works. 

Pastoral Prayer        

Choral Anthem

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word  Romans 3:21-31

“Responding With Empty Hands”         

Hymn of Response “Rock of Ages”             #204

Benediction