Worship for Aug. 16

August 16, 2020 

10:00 am Virtual Service 

ORDER OF WORSHIP

CENTERING PRAYER

Lord, you have the words of eternal life, so we ask, by the power of your Spirit, that you make yourself known to us through the reading and preaching of your Word. May it provide comfort in times of strife and courageous conviction in periods of complacency. Give us the grace to hear with open ears and the strength to live out your call on our lives daily. Amen.

PRELUDE      Offetoire      Boellmann 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP (Ephesians 4)

The Lord implores us to live lives worthy of God’s calling.

Fill us with all humility, gentleness, and patience.

Let us make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

There is one body, one Spirit, one faith, and one God and Father of all.

Let us worship the one true God together.

† HYMN      “Men of Faith, Rise Up and Sing”      Hymnal #319

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

No words can express the depth of our need or reveal the extent of our sin, but you know us completely, O God. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. You rescue us from evil and clothe us with love. Humbly, we thank you: for no words can express our gratitude for the gift of your salvation. We continue to pray in the name of Jesus Christ. (Silent Confession)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSING 

SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 4:1-8 

SERMON     “Smooth Words and Itchy Ears”      Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism, Question One 

Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.

OFFERING 

SPECIAL MUSIC      Serenity      Cumbie      Marsha Medley, Piano 

† THE DOXOLOGY 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

† HYMN      “Fight the Good Fight”      Hymnal #846 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

POSTLUDE      Festive March      Bradshaw 

†You are invited to stand, as you are able.

Characteristics for Godly Leadership 2 Timothy 4 

 __________ the message... 

 Be ___________ when the time is good and bad.

  Convince, rebuke, and ____________. 

 Have patience in _____________. 

 Be sober, ___________ suffering. 

 Do the work of an ____________. 

 Carry out your ministry ___________.