Benedictus

But the LORD is in his holy temple;

let all the earth keep silence before him.

Habakkuk 2:20

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Introit                    

Call to Worship*                                                         

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”  

Hymn of Praise*                                                    

#19

“Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord! ”

Invocation*

Confession of Faith                            

Westminster Shorter Catechism #9-10

Trinity Hymnal p. 870

Preparation for Confession of Sin                 

Jeremiah 2:9a, 13

Therefore I still contend with you, declares the LORD… for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water.    

Confession of Sin

Assurance of Pardon                                        

Psalm 37:23-24

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand.        

Hymn of Assurance*                                                 

#193

“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

Giving of Tithes and Offerings                        

Prayer of Response

Scripture Reading*                      

1 Kings 19:1-21

Hebrews 6:1-12

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

“Benedictus”

Luke 1:57-80

Hymn of Affirmation                                               #672

“Trust and Obey”

Benediction*                                               

Ephesians 6:24

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible.             

Response*                                                                              

#273

(Verse 4 only)

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!

Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia!

Praise him, all ye heav’nly host, Alleluia!

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Postlude*