Philippians 3:12-16

Order of Service

Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-6

Invocation

Hymns

#378 - Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face

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: #691 - It Is Well with My Soul

Scripture Readings:

Psalm 8

Mark 2:1-11

Affirmation of Faith: The Word Made Flesh - The Ligonier Statement on Christology

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn: #154 - Thou Art the Way

Sermon: Philippians 3:12-16

Closing Hymn: #279 - Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands

Benediction