March 1, 2026

Service Leader

Call to Worship

“Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:1–2)

This call to joyfully worship God comes from Psalm 100. What an invitation! Everyone everywhere is called to come and joyfully, gladly, sing their praises to God. Let's respond to this call by happily obeying it!

Service Leader

Confession of Sin

God’s Word is good, delightful, true, and reliable. It always points us in the right direction. If we stay true to God’s Word, then we can be sure that we’ll stay on the path of righteousness. But, whether it’s forgetfulness, ignorance, or disobedience, we stray from God’s Word and we end up sinning. I invite you to answer these questions out loud, and be very honest as you do so:

1.Have you sinned against the Lord this week?
2.Have you gone astray from his Word?
3.Have you done that which is wrong in his sight?

That is not good. But…

4.Is God willing to forgive you again?
5.Did Jesus pay the penalty of your sin in full?
6.Do you now reject your sins and reaffirm your trust in the finished work of Jesus Christ which is your righteousness?

Then brothers and sisters, hear this Word of the Lord and rest in this truth:

“As high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”

If your are in Christ, be assured that God forgives you completely. Praise the Lord!

Lead Elder

Pastoral Prayer

Lead Elder

Scripture Reading

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

Complementary Scripture Reader

Complementary Reading

Listen to this serious warning from Jesus from the Word of God

“‘But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.’” (Luke 21:34–36)

This reading was from Luke 21.

Preacher

Sermon

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11

Service Leader

Benediction

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2 Corinthians 13:14)