Philippians 1:18-26

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 100

Invocation

Hymns

Corporate Confession of Sin:

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, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silent Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness

Response: In Christ Alone

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 14

Gospel Reading: Luke 13:1-9

Affirmation of Faith: from The New Hampshire Confession of Faith

Article III. Of the Fall of Man

We believe that man was created in holiness, under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy state; in consequence of which all mankind are now sinners, not by constraint but choice; being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God, positively inclined to evil; and therefore under just condemnation to eternal ruin, without defense or excuse.

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn: #518 - Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground

Sermon: Philippians 1:18-26

Closing Hymn: #731 - Doxology

Benediction