Order of Worship 7-12-2020

Call to Worship Psalm 105:1-3

Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 

Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 

Invocation

Hymn of Praise “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him” #9

Scripture Reading Luke 9:57-62

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon 2 Corinthians 5:21

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Hymn of Petition  “My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness”  HMA #88

Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #1

Q. What is your only comfort in life and death?

A. That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

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: 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 “What Does It Take to Follow Jesus?”

Mark 8:34-38

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

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.