by Pastoral Intern Aaron Philip
“In the LORD I Take Refuge"
Psalm 11:1-7
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9:30a Service

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Choral Introit.   “Awake, My Tongue”
Awake, my tongue, a song to raise, Halle, hallelujah!
And sing the great Redeemer’s praise, Halle, hallelujah!
Christ justly claims a song from me, Halle, hallelujah!
His lovingkindness, O how free!  Halle, hallelujah!

Christ saw us ruined in the fall, Halle, hallelujah!
Yet still he loved his people all, Halle, hallelujah!
Christ saved us from our lost estate, Halle, hallelujah!
His lovingkindness, O how great!  Halle, hallelujah!

Though many hosts of mighty foes, Halle, hallelujah!
Though all the world our way oppose, Halle, hallelujah!
Christ safely leads the church along, Halle, hallelujah!
His lovingkindness, O how strong!  Halle, hallelujah!

Come Christian people join and sing, Halle, hallelujah!
Rejoice in Christ the risen King, Halle, hallelujah!
With one accord our voices raise, Halle, hallelujah!
His lovingkindness let us praise! Halle, hallelujah!
Words by Samuel Medley, alt.; 4th verse, R.V.E.
Music by Richard Voorhaar
based on the American folk tune “Lovingkindness”

GREETING & CALL TO WORSHIP   Psalm 105:1-3
Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
People: Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!

Leader: Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
All: Let us rejoice in our God!

Hymnal #92   "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and pow'r are great;
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing;
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he,
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.

That Word above all earthly pow'rs,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever.

REFLECTION ON GOD’S LAW from Exodus 20:1-17 & N.T. corollaries, ESV
Leader: Honor your father and your mother.
People: Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. (Eph. 6:1)

Leader: You shall not murder.
People: Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. (1 Jn. 3:15)

Leader: You shall not commit adultery.
People: Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (Mt. 5:28)

Leader: You shall not steal.
People: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.  Do your work quietly and earn your own living. (2 Th. 3:10,12)

Leader: You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
People: Having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor. (Eph. 4:25)

Leader: You shall not covet anything that is your neighbor's.
People: For the whole law is fulfilled in one word:  "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Gal. 5:14)

SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF GRACE   Psalm 51:1-2

Song  “How Deep the Father's Love for Us”
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure.
How great the pain of searing loss.
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders.
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished;
His dying breath has brought me life.
I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything:
No gifts, no pow’r, no wisdom.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ:
His death and resurrection.
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer.
But this I know with all my heart:
His wounds have paid my ransom.
Stuart Townsend
© 1995 Thankyou Music

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH  Elder Dean Abbott

Psalm 145:1-7   " I'll Give You Praise, My God, O King”
I’ll give You praise, my God, O King,
I will forever bless Your name;
I will extol You every day,
And evermore Your praise proclaim.

Great is the LORD, deserving praise;
His greatness none can comprehend.
One generation to the next
Will all Your mighty works commend.

I’ll contemplate Your wondrous works,
Your splendor and Your glory great.
Men will declare Your awesome acts;
Your pow’r and greatness I’ll relate.

Calling to mind Your goodness great,
Its fame they eagerly express;
And they sing praises joyfully,
Telling of all Your righteousness.

GOD’S WORD READ Psalm 11:1-7
GOD’S WORD PREACHED.   “In the LORD I Take Refuge” by Pastoral Intern Aaron Philip

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.

Hymnal #298   “The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns”
The head that once was crowned with thorns
is crowned with glory now;
a royal diadem adorns
the mighty Victor's brow.

The highest place that heav'n affords
is his, is his by right,
the King of kings and Lord of lords,
and heav'n's eternal Light:

The joy of all who dwell above,
the joy of all below;
to whom he manifests his love,
and grants his name to know.

To them the cross, with all its shame,
with all its grace, is giv'n;
their name an everlasting name,
their joy the joy of heav'n.

They suffer with their Lord below,
they reign with him above;
their profit and their joy to know
the myst'ry of his love.

The cross he bore is life and health,
though shame and death to him;
his people's hope, his people's wealth,
their everlasting theme.

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.   “Trisagion”
Holy God, Holy and mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy and mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy and mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy, have mercy, have mercy.
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
Fernando Ortega
© 2004 Cerdo Verde Music; Curb Songs
CCLI #390757

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
Postlude