Gathering & Preparation
He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:6-10)
Prelude – His Eye is On the Sparrow
Why should I feel discouraged,
Why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heav’n and home,
When Jesus is my portion?
My constant friend is he:
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me.
“Let not your heart be troubled,”
His tender words I hear,
And resting on his goodness,
I lose my doubt and fear;
Tho’ by the path he leadeth,
But one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me.
Whenever I am tempted,
Whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing,
When hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to him,
From care he sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, I and I know he watches me.
*Prayer of Adoration
*Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
*Hymn #654 O Jesus, I Have Promised
Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 10
*Hymn God Over All
Unison Prayer of Confession
Be pleased to have compassion on us, O most gracious God, Father of all mercies, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. And in removing our guilt and our pollution, grant us the daily increase of the grace of Your Holy Spirit, that acknowledging from our inmost heart our own unrighteousness, we may be touched with sorrow that shall work true repentance, and that Your Spirit, mortifying all sin within us, may produce the fruits of holiness and righteousness well pleasing in Your sight. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Silent Prayer
Assurance & Comfort of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
*Hymn Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor
Matt Boswell, Matt Papa (2015)
Prayer of Intercession for Christ’s Church & the World
*Hymn #642 Be Thou My Vision
*Benediction
Postlude
Announcements
- Please enter the Church using the front, Main Street doors and wait for an usher to seat you.
- Please wear a mask as you enter, move about, and exit the building (not required for children under 12) and maintain social distancing.
- Please wait to be seated by an usher. We have a staggered seating arrangement that allows the congregation to maintain social distancing and maintain less than 25% room capacity.
- Once you are seated in the sanctuary, it is your choice to remove your mask or leave it on. Several pews in the rear of the sanctuary are reserved for those who want to wear a mask during the entire service and sit among others who are masked as well.
- Child care available for ages birth – 2 in our upstairs nursery.
- Children’s Worship is available midway through the service for preschoolers and kindergartners.
- An offering plate is located outside the sanctuary doors for your use since we will not be passing offering plates during the service.
