Call to Worship​​ Psalm 34:1-3

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! 

Invocation​

Hymn of Praise​​“Eternal Father, Strong to Save”​​#575

Scripture Reading​John 10:1-18

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 ​Psalm 28:1-2, 6-9​​Insert

Confession of Faith​Heidelberg Catechism ​#12-15

Q. 12​According to God’s righteous judgment we deserve punishment both in this world and forever after: how then can we escape punishment and return to God’s favor?

​God requires that His justice be satisfied. Therefore the claims of His justice must be paid in full, either by ourselves or another.

Q. 13​Can we pay this debt ourselves?

​Certainly not. Actually, we increase our guilt every day.

Q. 14​ Can another creature—any at all—pay this debt for us?

​No. To begin with, God will not punish another creature for what a human is guilty of. Besides, no mere creature can bear the weight of God’s eternal anger against sin and release others from it.

Q. 15​ What kind of mediator and deliverer should we look for then?

​One who is truly human and truly righteous, yet more powerful than all creatures, that is, one who is also true God.

Pastoral Prayer​

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word ​“Who Are You Going to Call?”

​​​​​​Psalm 28

Hymn of Preparation​“How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place” (1-4) ​HMA #53

The Lord’s Supper

Hymn of Response​“How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place” (5-6) ​HMA #53

Benediction ​2 Corinthians 13:14

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.