Lord’s Day August 23

‍Call to Worship: Psalm 16                                                    

Song of Praise: Immortal, Invisible (36)                                                    

Prayer of Praise and Adoration                                                          

Song of Praise: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing                              

OT Reading: Deuteronomy 15:7-11                                                      

Corporate Confession of Sin

Most gracious God, 
     We confess that we are often slow to give, hesitant to help, reluctant to contribute to the needs of people. We confess that our stinginess exposes our weakness of faith. It shows us how little we understand your generosity and all the blessings we have received in the Gospel. Forgive us, we pray. Cleanse us from our sin. Wash us with the blood of Christ. Renew in us a spirit of generosity. 
     We thank you that Christ laid down His life for us. Help us to lay down our lives for others. Restore to us the joy of our salvation, and help us to grow in the fellowship of generosity. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Silent Confession of Sin

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1                                                

Song of Thanksgiving: Christ Our Hope in Life and Death                       

Pastoral Prayer of Supplication    

NT Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15                                                              

Preaching of the Word: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15                               

"God Loves a Cheerful Giver"                                              

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: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (274)                

Eating and Drinking Together

Words of Institution: Matthew 26:26-29                                         

Song in Response to the Gospel: Take My Life and Let it Be (393)     

Closing Prayer

Benediction