Mark Fink: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1-8

Invocation

Hymns:

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness:

Heavenly Father, you have called us to pursue the new person that we are in Christ. The person you are renewing. Forgive us for not diligently applying ourselves to the task. We have been reluctant to put off old desires, thinking, and practices. They are too familiar, too comfortable. Soften our hearts that we might want what you want. Open our eyes that we might see ourselves as you see us, complete in Christ. As we quiet ourselves to confess how we have fallen short of that glorious goal, be at work by your Spirit. Show us our sin that we might be convinced that it is sin and quickly repent. This we ask in the name of Jesus, your Son, our Savior. Amen.

Hymns: The Steadfast Love of the Lord (Tune)

Scripture Readings:

Luke 22:19-20

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

Affirmation of Faith: Apostles' Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; born of the virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate: was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended to the dead; the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic* church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

*small-c catholic refers to God’s people in all times and places.

Morning Prayer

Hymn: #672 - Trust and Obey (Tune)

Sermon: Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Mark Fink

Closing Hymn: #731 - Doxology

Benediction