by Pastor Joel E. Wood
"The Script for Believers, Part 2"
Psalm 23
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Welcome and Announcements
GREETING AND 
CALL TO WORSHIP   Psalm 106:1–3
Leader: Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
People: Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord, or declare all his praise?

All: Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times!

PRAYER OF ADORATION, ASSISTANCE, AND BLESSING
Hymnal #1   “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
him serve with fear, his praise forthtell,
come ye before him and rejoice.

The Lord ye know is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make;
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
and for his sheep he doth us take.

O enter then his gates with praise,
approach with joy his courts unto;
praise, laud, and bless his name always,
for it is seemly so to do.

For why? The Lord our God is good,
his mercy is forever sure;
his truth at all times firmly stood,
and shall from age to age endure.

REFLECTION ON GOD’S LAW
Leader: The Third Commandment is:
People: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” (Exodus 20:7)

Leader: …But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,
People: Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect… (1 Peter 3:15)

SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF GRACE   Titus 3:5

Hymnal #432   “We Give Thee But Thine Own”
We give thee but thine own,
whate'er the gift may be:
all that we have is thine alone,
a trust, O Lord, from thee.

May we thy bounties thus
as stewards true receive,
and gladly, as thou blessest us,
to thee our first-fruits give.

Our hearts are bruised and dead,
and homes are bare and cold,
and lambs for whom the Shepherd bled
are straying from the fold.

And we believe thy Word,
though dim our faith may be,
whate'er for thine we do, O Lord,
we do it unto thee.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Vows of the Parents
1.  Do you acknowledge your child’s need of the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, and the renewing grace of the Holy Spirit?
2.  Do you claim God’s covenant promises in his behalf, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for his salvation, as you do for you own?
3.  Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before him a godly example, that you will pray with and for him, that you will teach him the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God’s appointment, to bring him up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?

Vow of the Congregation
Do you as a congregation undertake the responsibility of assisting the parents in the Christian nurture of this child?

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH.   Elder Vince Ortiz

Psalm 76   “God Is Truly Known in Judah”
God is truly known in Judah;
Great His name in Israel.
He has pitched His tent in Salem;
His house stands on Zion’s hill.
There He broke the flaming arrows,
There war’s shield and sword made still.

You’re more glorious and majestic
Than the mountains filled with prey.
Brave and valiant ones You plundered,
Now they slumber in the grave;
Though they once were mighty warriors,
None can lift his hands to save.

Horse and rider both lie sleeping,
Cast down into death’s dark night.
You rebuked them, God of Jacob –
Awe-inspiring in Your might!
Once Your anger has been kindled,
Who can stand before Your sight?

You from heaven spoke Your verdict,
And the earth in fear was still.
Saving all the earth’s afflicted,
God arose to do His will.
With what’s left from wrath You’re girded;
Human wrath will praise You still.

Give the LORD your God your promise,
And fulfill your vows sincere.
Let all those around bring tribute
To the One to be revered.
He brings low the pride of princes,
And by kings of earth is feared.

GOD’S WORD READ   Psalm 23:1-6
GOD’S WORD PREACHED.   “The Script for Believers Part 2” by Pastor Joel E. Wood

Prayer of Application and 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   " In Christ Alone”
In Christ alone my hope is found,
He is my light, my strength, my song;
This Cornerstone, this solid Ground,
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace,
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease.
My Comforter, my All in All,
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe!
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save.
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied.
For ev’ry sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by darkness slain;
Then, bursting forth in glorious Day,
Up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory,
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me;
For I am His and He is mine,
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the pow’r of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the pow’r of Christ I'll stand!
Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend
© 2001 Thankyou Music
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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. 

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Words of Institution and 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   “Wonderful Merciful Savior"
Wonderful, merciful Savior,
Precious Redeemer and Friend;
Who would have thought that a Lamb
Could rescue the souls of men?
Oh, You rescue the souls of men.

Chorus:
You are the One that we praise,
You are the One we adore.
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for,
Oh, our hearts always hunger for.

Counselor, Comforter, Keeper,
Spirit we long to embrace;
You offer hope when our hearts
Have hopelessly lost the way.
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way. [Chorus]

Almighty, infinite Father,
Faithfully loving Your own;
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne.
Oh, we're falling before Your throne. [Chorus]
Dawn Rodgers, Eric Wyse
© 1989 Sweet Virginia Music
CCLI #390757

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. Amen.

THE BENEDICTION
Postlude