– -Liturgy for Sunday, November 16, 2014- –
Prelude: In The Shadow Of The Glorious Cross (Sojourn)
Gathering Song: Come Away From Rush And Hurry (Words: Marva J. Dawn. We sing it to the tune of Come Thou Fount)
Call to Worship: (Adapted from Psalm 28:6-8)
Leader: Blessed be the Lord!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.
All: The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
Leader: The Lord is the strength of his people;
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
All: Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!
Be our shepherd and carry us forever.
Adoration:
How Great Is Our God (Tomlin)
God Be Merciful To Me (Psalm 51) (Indelible Grace)
Call To Confession: (James 5:16)
Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another that you may be healed.
(time of silent confession, closed with a prayer from Psalm 51)
Assurance of Pardon: (Hebrews 4:14-16, 7:25)
Leader: Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
All: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Leader: Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
All: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
Song of Response: Before The Throne Of God Above (Sojourn)
(Prayers for our City, Offering, and Doxology/Word of Praise)
Hearing the Word: Galatians 1:10-24 (sermon audio posted separately)
Celebration of Communion
Sending: A Debtor To Mercy Alone (Indelible Grace)
Benediction: (Numbers 6:24-26)
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Go in that peace!