We gather to remind each other of the Gospel of our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Song of Preparation
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
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Call to Worship
“Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!” (Psalm 149:1–2)
This call to worship God with praise, in song and with gladness comes from Psalm 149. What is so great about God? Tell me something about His character or Person! [Take submissions]
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Prayer
Song
Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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Corporate Reading
Few things bring joy to the heart of the Christian more than pondering His great forgiveness. He has cleansed us from the guilt of our sins! Let's read out loud to one another one prophet's thoughts about God's forgiveness of sinners. Please read from Micah 7 out loud with me.
“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old. AMEN” (Micah 7:18–20)
He has forgiven us fully because Jesus paid for our sins. Let's sing to one another of our great Redeemer.
Song
There Is A Redeemer
Complementary Scripture Reader
Complementary Reading
Listen to this description of our Redeemer from the Word of God.
“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:4–6)
This reading was from Isaiah 53.
Song
There Is A Fountain
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Exhortation to Godliness
God not only saves us, He changes our hearts, gives us His Holy Spirit and expects us to live a certain way. Like this…
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” (Romans 12:14–18)
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Confession of Sin
I don't know about you, but there are parts of that exhortation that I have not lived as well as others. Let's ask God to forgive us for the ways we have failed to fulfill His commands.
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Confession of Sin
Your commands and expectations are clear. Your Word tells us how to live.
More than that: We know what you require of us is good and right.
We know that if we lived lives of perfect obedience to your Word, we would be so much better off.
As individuals, as families, as a church, as residents and cities – if we walked the way you call us to walk, we would have such joy, such gladness, such flourishing that it’s hard even to comprehend.
So, Father, please forgive us for failing to honour you with the perfect obedience you righteously call us to –
We plainly confess that it is wrong, bad for our neighbour, and dishonouring to you, our God.
So please, for the sake of Christ, the one who did walk perfectly according to your Word, who blessed those who persecuted him and repaid no one evil for evil, have mercy upon us.
For the sake of Christ, your Son, our Saviour, restore us, strengthen us, and sanctify us.
Be gracious, O God, to us sinners, your saints in Christ.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Song
Psalm 91 (Hyfrydol)
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Pastoral Prayer
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Scripture Reading
Jonah 3–4
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Catechism & Confession of Faith
Question 44
What is baptism?Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Song
And Can It Be
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Sermon
Jonah 3–4
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Silence & Meditation
Song
O Great God
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Benediction
“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24–26)
