Exodus 20:12

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 9:1-2

Invocation

Hymns:

#3 - Give to Our God Immortal Praise (Tune)

Confession of Sin

Father, forgive my sins. Forgive the sins that I remember, and the sins I have forgotten. Forgive my many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when I have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times I have been proud of my own achievements and those when I have failed to boast in your works. Forgive the harsh judgments I have made of others, and the leniency I have shown myself. Forgive the lies I have told to others, and the truths I have avoided. Forgive me the pain I have caused others and the indulgence I have shown myself. Lord, have mercy on me and make me whole. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Hymn: #305 - Arise, My Soul, Arise (Tune)

Scripture Readings:

John 1:9-18

Galatians 4:1-7

Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets. And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*catholic here refers to the church universal, God’s people in all times and places.

Hymn: All Glory Be To Christ (Tune)

Sermon: Exodus 20:12

Communion

Doxology: #731

Pastoral Prayer

Closing Hymn: #604 - Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart (Tune)

Benediction