WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

PRELUDE          “Give to Our God Immortal Praise!”   

                                                                                   David Cherwien  

*CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 19:7-10

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

*HYMN 620          Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                         

With hearts of sorrow, we come before you, O God,
to confess what you already know — we have failed to keep your laws. Again and again, we have followed our own selfish will, rather than your holy and life-giving will
for our lives. We have twisted your decrees and institutions
to suit our preconceptions and interests rather than your own. Forgive us, O God, and cleanse us from hidden faults, that the words of our mouths, and the meditations of all our hearts, may be acceptable to you, our Rock and our Redeemer.…

Silent Prayers of Confession

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS 

God shows steadfast love and blesses to the thousandth generation those who walk in God’s ways. In love, God sent Jesus to bless and redeem God’s people. God forgives us our sins and restores us to new life.

Thanks be to God!

*GLORIA PATRI     “Glory Be to the Father” – Hymn 581

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSON: Exodus 20:1-23

SERMON          “Only One”               Rev. Barrett Ingram 

Text: “I am the LORD your God… you shall have no other gods before me.” -Exodus 20:2 &3

*HYMN 187          Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH        The Apostles’ Creed         pg. 35

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic* Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.  

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

OFFERTORY          “Shepherd Me, O God”          David Lasky   

RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS

* DOXOLOGY

         “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” – Hymn 606 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN 450           Be Thou My Vision  

*BENEDICTION  

*POSTLUDE     “A Festive Rondeau”                       David Lasky