by Pastor Joel E. Wood
“A Little Off the Top: A History of Providence"
Acts 18:12-23
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9:30a Service
Welcome and Announcements
GREETING & CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
People: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Leader: “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
PRAYER OF ADORATION, ASSISTANCE, & BLESSING
Hymnal #345 ""Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken"
Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode:
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove:
who can faint, while such a river
ever flows their thirst t'assuage?–
grace which, like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
Round each habitation hov'ring,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a cov'ring,
showing that the Lord is near:
thus deriving from their banner
light by night and shade by day,
safe they feed upon the manna
which he gives them when they pray.
Savior, if of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy name:
fading is the worldling's pleasure,
all his boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
REFLECTION ON GOD’S LAW
Leader: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your mind.
People: This is the great and first commandment.
Leader: God spoke all these words, saying, "I am the Lord your God.
You shall have no other gods before me."
People: For although there may be so-called "gods" in heaven or on earth…
yet for us there is one God.
Leader: You shall not make for yourself an idol.
People: What agreement has the temple of God with idols?
For we are the temple of the living God.
Leader: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
People: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no,
so that you may not fall under condemnation.
Leader: Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
People: There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God,
for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works
as God did from his.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
Hymnal #675 “Only Trust Him”
Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed,
there's mercy with the Lord,
and he will surely give you rest,
by trusting in his Word.
Refrain:
Only trust him, only trust him,
only trust him now;
he will save you, he will save you,
he will save you now.
For Jesus shed his precious blood
rich blessings to bestow;
plunge now into the crimson flood
that washes white as snow. [Refrain]
Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way,
that leads you into rest;
believe in him without delay,
and you are fully blessed. [Refrain]
Come then, and join this holy band,
and on to glory go,
to dwell in that celestial land,
where joys immortal flow. [Refrain]
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH Elder Dean Abbott
Psalm 91:1-16 “Who With God Most High Finds Shelter”
Who with God Most High finds shelter;
In th’Almighty’s shadow hides.
To the LORD I’ll say, “My Refuge.”
In my God my trust abides.
From the trapper’s snare
He’ll save you,
From the deadly pestilence;
Cover you with outspread pinions,
Make His wings your confidence.
God’s truth is your shield and buckler.
You’ll no terror fear at night,
Nor by day the arrow flying,
Nor disease that stalks at night,
Nor the deadly plague at noon-day.
At your side ten thousand fall;
You will only see this judgment
Which rewards the wicked all.
Since you made my LORD your refuge,
God Most High your dwelling place,
Nothing evil will befall you;
In your tent no scourge you’ll face.
He will angels charge to keep you,
Guard you well in all your ways.
In their hands they will uphold you
Lest your foot a stone should graze.
You will trample snakes and lions,
Tread on all your deadly foes.
For his love to Me I’ll save him,
Keep him, for My name he knows.
When he calls Me I will answer,
Save and honor him will I.
I will show him My salvation,
With long life will satisfy.
GOD’S WORD READ Acts 18:12-23
GOD’S WORD PREACHED. “A Little Off the Top: A History of Providence” by Pastor Joel E. Wood
Prayer Of Application & The Lord’s Prayer
All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Song “Yet Not I but through Christ in Me”
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Hymnal #688 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter; I am the clay.
Mold me and make me after thy will,
while I am waiting, yielded and still.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
as in thy presence humbly I bow.
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
Power, all power, surely is thine!
Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!
Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way!
Hold o'er my being absolute sway!
Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see
Christ only, always, living in me!
Hymnal p. 845 “Apostles’ Creed”
Minister: Christian, what do you believe?
All: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION & WARNING
Minister: The Lord be with you;
People: And also with you.
Minister: Lift up your hearts;
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God;
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
COMMUNION PRAYER
Approach the Table for the Lord’s Supper
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Song “Let the Earth Resound”
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Trinity Hymnal #731 “Doxology”
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below:
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
THE BENEDICTION
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