This Past Lord’s Day Liturgy

Lord’s Day January 18

Call to Worship: Psalm 63

Song of Praise: How Great Thou Art (5)

Prayer of Praise and Adoration

Song of Praise: Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery (184)

OT Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18

Corporate Confession of Sin

Holy Lord,

We confess that our sins are all expressions of lovelessness. Your law is clear and plain before our eyes, and yet we still do not conform as we ought. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We are often stingy with the blessings you provide, and we are slow to freely give. We are often not as honest as we should be. We are careless toward the wellness of others. We often play favorites and show partiality. We can be stubborn and unreasonable when confronted with truth. We sometimes hold grudges and harbor bitterness against our fellow members.

We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. We thank you that Christ first loved us and laid down his life for us. Help us to grow more in love toward you and one another. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Silent Confession of Sin

Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 4:10

Song of Thanksgiving: O the Deep, Deep Love (154)

Pastoral Prayer of Supplication

NT Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Preaching of the Word: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

"The greatest spiritual gift"

Prayer for Fruit

Meditation/Silent Prayer

Communion with Christ and each other

Welcoming to/Fencing of the Table

Confessing our Faith: Chalcedon Doctrine of Christ

Explanation of Distribution

Prayer for the Sacrament and Unbelievers

Communion Song: Jesus Paid it All (281)

Eating and Drinking Together

Words of Institution: Mark 14:22-25

Song in Response to the Gospel: Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Closing Prayer

Benediction