Call to Worship   Psalm 95:6-8a

Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts . . .

Invocation

Hymn of Praise   “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”  #8

Scripture Reading        Isaiah 61

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon    Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.

Hymn of Trust  “Come, My Soul, with Every Care”  HMA #26

Confession of Faith               Apostles Creed

Pastoral Prayer   Please pray for:

Our nation and our elected and appointed representatives

Your neighbors, friends, and family

The leaders and members of Faith Presbyterian Church.

The spread of the Gospel around the world

Our missionaries (all of whom have chosen to stay on the field): Jeff and Suzanne Allers, Pattie and Sebastian Benicourt, Michael and Laura Cochran, Josh and Vonia Thomas, Christian Hospital Sahiwal, PAK7

Our home missions: Renew Church, Residents Encounter Christ, Esther House, LOVE INC/Gap, Lift Disabilities Network

Those who are in special need of prayer: Dianne McMillan, Gloria Meacham, Peggy Morton, Ray and Nancy Ashton, Karen Nehrenz and family

The comforting presence and protection of God in these trying times

The Preaching of God’s Word        “The Blind See”

Mark 8:22-26

Hymn of Response      “Amazing Grace”                 #202

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.