WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP – from Psalm 148
L: Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
P: Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!
L: Praise God, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
P: He has raised up a horn for his people,
L: For the People of Israel who are close to him.
All: Praise the Lord!
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, you make all things new, and forgive the wrongs we cannot forget. We have walked too far down wrong paths, we have broken what we cannot repair, we have hurt others and hurt ourselves. Out of the bounty of your mercy, forgive our past and do not let it cripple our journey through life. Lead us into your future free from shame, free to serve your Son our Savior...
Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
In Jesus all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Jesus all things, whether on earth or in heaven, have been reconciled to God. (Colossians 1:19, 20)
Friends, believe the gospel:
in Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” #581
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Colossians 2:16-23
SERMON “Beyond Legalism” Rev. Barrett Ingram
*HYMN 819 Be Still, My Soul
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Page 35
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“He Is the Everlasting God” Joseph Martin
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn 606
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 722 Lord, Speak to Me
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
*Those who are able are invited to stand.