Call to Worship​ Psalm 96:1-3

Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

Invocation​ and The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn of Praise ​​​“Crown Him with Many Crowns”​​#234

Scripture Reading ​Matthew 13:24-30

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon  ​Psalm 103:10-12

He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Hymn of Assurance ​​“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”​​​#43

Confession of Faith ​Heidelberg Catechism # 99-100

Q. 99​ What is God’s will for us in the third Commandment?

​That we neither blaspheme nor misuse the name of God by cursing, perjury, or unnecessary oaths, nor share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders. In a word, it requires that we use the holy name of God only with reverence and awe, so that we may properly confess Him, pray to Him, and praise Him in everything we do and say.

Q. 100​ Is blasphemy of God’s name by swearing and cursing really such a serious sin that God is angry also with those who do not do all they can to help prevent it and forbid it?

​Yes, indeed. No sin is greater, no sin makes God more angry than blaspheming His name. That is why He commanded the death penalty for it.

Pastoral Prayer​

Choral Anthem ​​“Your Will Be Done” ​

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word ​“The Local Church: Faithfulness and Discipline”

​​​​​​ 3  John

Hymn of Response ​“Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken” ​​​#377

Benediction ​2 Thessalonians 3:16

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.