Exodus 20:18-26

Order of Service

Call to Worship: I Chronicles 16:8-10

Invocation

Hymns:

#103 - Holy God, We Praise Your Name (Tune)

#156 - O Lord, How Shall I Meet You(Tune)

Confession of Sin

LFather in heaven, we thank you for the freedom you have given us through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. But we confess today that we often live like slaves. Instead of living as though you delight in us, we avoid you in shame and guilt. Instead of receiving your favor as a gift, we try to earn it with our efforts. Instead of accepting your freedom, we prefer our chains. Instead of pursuing your purposes, we cling to our short-sighted agendas. Forgive us. Embrace us. Cleanse us. Heal us. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Hymn: #246 -Man of Sorrows! What a Name (Tune)

Scripture Readings: 

Hebrews 12:18-29

Mark 8:27-38

Affirmation of Faith: The 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.

Hymn: All Glory Be to Christ

Sermon: Exodus 20:18-26

Communion

Doxology: #731

Pastoral Prayer

Closing Hymn: #172 - Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder (Tune)

Benediction