John 18:28-40
Order of Service
Call to Worship& Invocation: Psalm 66:1-4
Hymns:
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:
Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 21:22-23
Ephesians 6:10-20
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.
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn:
Sermon: John 18:28-40
Closing Hymn: Doxology