PRELUDE – “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” by Bart Millard

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 100:1-3a

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament

were given by inspiration of God,

and are the only sufficient, certain and authoritative rule

of all saving knowledge, faith and obedience.

– The Abstract of Principles (1858)

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness;

come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God.

Song –

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by Joachim Neander

CONFESSION OF SIN – Adapted from John Knox’s Liturgy of 1560

CONGREGATION:

Almighty God, we are unworthy to come into your presence, because of our many sins.

LEADER:

We do not deserve any grace or mercy from you, if you dealt with us as we deserve.

CONGREGATION:

We have sinned against you, O Lord, and we have offended you.

LEADER:

And yet, O Lord, as we acknowledge our sins and offenses,

so also do we acknowledge you to be a merciful God,

a loving and favorable Father,

to all who turn to you.

CONGREGATION:

And so we humbly ask you, for the sake of Christ your son,

to show mercy to us, and forgive us all our offenses.

LEADER:

Forgive the sins of our youth, and the sins of our old age.

CONGREGATION:

By your Spirit, O God, take possession of our hearts,

LEADER:

so that, not only the actions of our life,

but also the words of our mouths,

and the smallest thought of our minds,

may be guided and governed by you.

CONGREGATION:

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,

be all honor and glory,

now and forever.

Amen.

Song –

“Gloria Patri”

ASSURANCE OF PARDON – Psalm 18:30-31

As for God, his way is perfect:

The Lord’s word is flawless;

he shields all who take refuge in him.

For who is God besides the Lord?

And who is the Rock except our God?

Songs –

“How Firm a Foundation” by Unknown

“He Will Hold Me Fast” by Ada Ruth Habershon and Matthew Merker

PRAYER

CHILDREN’S BLESSING & DISMISSAL – New City Catechism Q 42

How is the Word of God to be read and heard?

With diligence, preparation, and prayer;

so that we may accept it with faith,

and practice it in our lives.

Song –

“Speak, O Lord” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend

SCRIPTURE READING – Deuteronomy 18:9-22

SERMON – “The Prophet”

LORD’S TABLE

Songs –

“Amazing Grace” by John Newton

OFFERING

Song –

“O Great God” by Bob Kauflin

BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

POSTLUDE – “Prophet, Priest, and King” by Smalltown Poets