Order of Worship 5-15-2022

Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-2

Invocation

Hymn of Praise “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” #6

Scripture Reading

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:9

Hymn of Assurance “Rock of Ages” #204

Confession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism #120-121
Q. 120 Why did Christ command us to call God “our Father”?
At the very beginning of our prayer Christ wants to kindle in us what is basic to our prayer—the childlike awe and trust that God through Christ has become our Father. Our fathers do not refuse us the things of this life; God our Father will even less refuse to give us what we ask in faith.
Q. 121 Why the words “in heaven”?
Those words teach us not to think of God’s heavenly majesty as something earthly, and to expect everything for body and soul from His almighty power.

Pastoral Prayer

Choral Anthem “Lord, Here Am I”

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word “The Great Sower”
Matthew 13:1-23

Hymn of Response “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” # 410

Benediction