John 17:6-19

Links to the scriptures and hymns used during this service are provided below.  Click on the hymn title to be taken to a page with sheet music.

Order of Service 

Call to Worship: Psalm 104:31-35

Hymns:

Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness:

Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command. This we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hymn: O Savior, Precious Savior

Scripture Readings:

Daniel 3:8-18

2 Timothy 1:3-14

Affirmation of Faith: from The Heidelberg Catechism

Question #31: Why is [Jesus] called Christ, the Anointed One?

Answer: Because He is ordained by God the Father and anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief Prophet and Teacher, fully revealing to us the secret purpose and will of God concerning our redemption; to be our only High Priest, having redeemed us by the one sacrifice of his body and ever interceding for us with the Father; and to be our eternal King, governing us by His Word and Spirit, and defending and sustaining us in the redemption He has won for us.

Hymn: O Word of God Incarnate

Sermon: John 17:6-19

Closing Hymn: Doxology