Our Liturgy for Today

Liturgy #10

Confession of Faith

What is God?

God is a Spirit, in and of himself infinite in being, glory, blessedness, and perfection; all-sufficient, eternal, unchangeable, incomprehensible, everywhere present, almighty, knowing all things, most wise, most holy, most just, most merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth.

Greeting

To those who have been called, who are loved by God the Father and kept by Jesus Christ. Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Amen.

Call to Worship – Psalm 145:1-3

Psalm of Adoration – 145 A

Prayer of Invocation

Reading of the Law – 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Confession of Sin

Lord God, eternal and almighty Father, we acknowledge before Your holy majesty that we are poor sinners, conceived and born in guilt and in corruption. Because of our sin, we endlessly violate your holy commandments. But, O Lord, with heartfelt sorrow we repent and turn away from all our offenses. Have compassion on us, most gracious God, Father of mercies, for the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Absolution

If you sincerely repent of your sins, and believe in the Lord Jesus, then I, in His name, pronounce and affirm that your sins are forgiven, not only on earth, but also in heaven. Amen.

Psalm of Thanksgiving – 108 A

Prayer of Intercession

Psalm of Preparation – 145 C

Reading of Scripture – O.T. TEXT: Zephaniah 3; N.T. TEXT: Acts 11:19-30

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – “The Nations Will Bring Me Offerings”

Psalm of Lament – 26 A

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Psalm of Gratitude – 108 D

Benediction

May the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Amen.