Call to Worship            

Psalm 19       selected verses        

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; 

the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 

the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; 

the rules of the LORD are true and righteous altogether; more to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

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Prayer of Invocation

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Choral Praise                           

link        Come, People of the Risen KIng

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Hymn of Adoration

#44       How Great Thou Art

#731       Doxology

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Call to Confession ​

Isaiah 1:16-17a

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Corporate Confession of Sin          

adapted from       Isaiah 1

Our holy God, like your people of old we are often laden with iniquity. Unlike the ox who knows his master we often act as those who don’t know you at all. We have dealt corruptly with others and have despised the Holy One of Israel. You have despised our worship because it often does not come from hearts that desire you to be honored in every way. Lord, help us that we may cease to do evil and learn to do good. In the name of Jesus Christ our Savior we ask forgiveness for our many sins. Amen.

 

Silent Confession of Sin

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Assurance of Pardon

Psalm 102:16-18a 

For the LORD builds up Zion; he appears in his glory; he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer. Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the LORD.  

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"We Are the Lord's"        

Romans 14:8          

For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.

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Pastoral Prayer​​

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Offertory

Ecclesiastes 5:19

‘Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.’ 

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Sermon

"That's Not Fair!"

God's Goodness Transcends Human Ideas of Fairness

Genesis 37:1-11

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Hymn of Response

#98            Now Thank We All Our God​

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​Benediction​​

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