Call to Worship   Psalm 86:8-10

There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.

Invocation

Hymn of Praise                     “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”              #26

Scripture Reading        Romans 12:14-21

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon    Ephesians 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace

Hymn of Assurance              “All I Have Is Christ”              HMA #4

Confession of Faith      Heidelberg Catechism #126

1. 126 What does the fifth request mean?

“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” means, Because of Christ’s blood, do not hold against us, poor sinners that we are, any of the sins we do or the evil that constantly clings to us. Forgive us just as we are fully determined, as evidence of Your grace in us, to forgive our neighbors.

Pastoral Prayer

Choral Anthem             “Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode”

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word        “A Cry for Justice”

                  Psalm 35

Hymn of Response               Psalm 35             Insert

Benediction        1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.