When Times Get Tough

This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Prelude 

Welcome and Announcements

Introit                                                                                                           Choir    

“Memoriam”

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea;

There’s a kindness in His justice Which is more than liberty.

There is no place where earth’s sorrows Are more felt than up in heaven:

There is no place in earth’s failing Have such kindly judgment given.

There is grace enough for thousands Of new worlds as great as this;

There is room for fresh creations In that upper home of bliss.

For the love of God is broader Than the measures of man’s mind;

And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.

Taken from "Welsh and English Hymns and Anthems (Reformatted)", © 1995 The Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association, Inc., 662 Melwood Drive N.E., Warren, OH 44483. Used by permission.

Call to Worship*                                                                    Isaiah 12:5-6

Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.

Hymn of Praise*                                                                           #38

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Invocation*

Confession of Faith                            

Heidelberg Catechism #1

Q. What is your only comfort in life and death?

A. That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by his Holy Spirit he also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for him.

Preparation for Confession of Sin                            Psalm 24:3-5

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Confession of Sin

Assurance of Pardon                            

Psalm 130:3-4

If you, O Lord should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.

Hymn of Assurance*                                                                #370

“Revive Thy Work, O Lord” 

Giving of Tithes and Offerings                                         

Prayer of Response 

Scripture Reading*                      

Genesis 50:15-22

2 Corinthians 11:16-29 

Doxology*                                                                                           #731

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

Prayer of Intercession

Preaching of God’s Word                                      Pastor Scott Edburg

“When Times Get Tough...”

Philippians 1:3-11 

Hymn of Affirmation                                                     #562

“All to Jesus I Surrender”

Benediction*                                                                Numbers 6:24-26

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. 

Response*                                                                                             #57

verse 1a & 4b

“Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul”

Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,

O my soul, Jehovah praise;

I will sing the glorious praises

Of my God through all my days.

Over all God reigns forever,

through all ages he is King;

Unto him, your God, O Zion,

Joyful hallelujahs sing.

Taken from “Trinity Hymnal Revised Edition”, ©1990 Great Commission Publications, Inc. Used by permission.

Postlude*