The Lord’s
Day
October
31, 2010
As for
God, His way is blameless; the word of the Lord
is tried;
He is
a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
(Psalm
18:30)
Prelude
Apostolic Greeting
*Call to Worship Psalm
11:5–7
The Lord
tests the righteous and the wicked,
And the one who loves violence His soul hates.
Upon the wicked He will rain snares;
Fire and brimstone and burning wind will be the portion
of their cup.
For the Lord
is righteous, He loves righteousness;
The upright will behold His face.
*Gloria Patri No.
734
*Prayer of Invocation
*Hymn You Righteous, in the LORD Rejoice No. 43
Public
Confession
Heavenly Father, we
acknowledge You as the only true God, and we confess that we have sinned in
thought, word, and deed. Have mercy on us, pardon and deliver us from all our
sins, confirm and strengthen us in righteousness.
Words of
Assurance Colossians
3:1–4
If then you have been
raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated
at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things
that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in
God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed
with Him in glory.
Response Who Trusts in God, a Strong Abode (facing page)
Prayer for the Tithe and Offerings
Collection of the Tithe and Offerings
*Doxology No.
731
*Declaring Our Faith[†] Fisher’s Catechism (Providence)
What is a miracle?
A miracle is such an
astonishing and surprising effect, contrary to the ordinary course of nature,
as surpasses the power of all created beings, and can be produced by divine
omnipotence only.
What is common providence?
Common providence is that
which is exercised toward all creatures in general.
What is special providence?
Special providence is that
which is exercised toward rational creatures in particular.
Pastoral Prayer
*Responsive Reading Psalm
5
Give ear to my words, O Lord,
consider my groaning.
Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God,
for to You I pray.
In the morning, O Lord,
You will hear my voice;
In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly
watch.
For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness;
No evil dwells with You.
The boastful shall not stand before Your eyes;
You hate all who do iniquity.
You destroy those who speak falsehood;
The Lord
abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will
enter Your house,
At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence for You.
O Lord,
lead me in Your righteousness because of my foes;
Make Your way straight before me.
There is nothing reliable in what they say; their inward
part is destruction itself.
Their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their
tongue.
Hold them guilty, O God; by their own devices let them
fall!
In the multitude of their transgressions thrust them out,
for they are rebellious against You.
But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever
sing for joy;
And may You shelter them, that those who love Your name
may exult in You.
For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord,
You surround him with favor as with a shield.
*Hymn O Jehovah, Hear My Prayer No. 51
*Public Reading of the Word Acts 1
*Prayer for the Ministry of the
Word
Sermon The
Foundation of the Temple Is Laid Ezra 3:10–13
Hymn O Bless the Lord, My Soul No.
78
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper +
*Hymn O Lord, by Thee Delivered (page
4)
*Benediction
Musical Offering A Mighty Fortress Is Our
God
Congregation will please stand
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