WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 96:1-4a
Sing to the Lord a new song!
Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
Proclaim the good news of God’s salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
His wonders among all peoples.
For the Lord is great
and greatly to be praised!
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, our ruler and deliverer: you have loved us and put faith in us, and we have disappointed you. We have forgotten your good works on our behalf and failed to trust your promises. Our world shows little evidence of the justice and righteousness you love; our governments are corrupt and our economies brutal. We do not honor you with our lives. O Lord, be gracious, and show mercy to us. Lead us and sustain us by your presence, that we may know you and find favor in your sight…
Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Hear the good news: “If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1st John 1:9
Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” #581
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1st Thessalonians 1:1-10
SERMON: “Our Witness” Rev. Barrett Ingram
*HYMN 438 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed, hymnal page 35
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #606
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*Those that are able are invited to stand.