April 25, 2021

Welcome

Prelude

Call to Worship

Pastor
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light.

All
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Hymn Awake, My Soul, in Joyful Lays (183)

Prayer of Worship

~God Renews Us in Christ~

We Corporately Confess Our Sin and Need From Psalm 25
O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD! Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. For your name's sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great.

We Silently Confess Our Sins

Hymn A Christian’s Daily Prayer (CCLI#251645)
As morning dawns and day awakes,
to You I bring my need O gracious God,
my source of strength, in You I live and breathe.
Each hour is Yours by wisdom planned,
Each deed empowered by sovereign hands.
Renew my spirit, help me stand, be glorified today.

As day unfolds, I seek Your will in all of life’s demands.
And though the tempter tries me still, I cling to Your commands.
Let every effort of my life Display the matchless worth of Christ.
Make me a living sacrifice; be glorified today.

As sun gives way to darkest night Your Spirit still is here.
And though my strength fades like the light, new mercies will appear.
I rest in You; abide with me, Until our trials and suffering Give way
to final victory; be glorified, today. Be glorified, I pray.

God’s Grace in Christ John 10:14-18, 27-30

We Profess Our Faith Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Hymn God Leads His Dear Children Along (CCLI#251645)
In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,
God leads His dear children along.

CHORUS
Some through the waters, some through the flood,
Some through the fire, but all through the blood;
Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
In the night season and all the day long.

Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along. CHORUS

Though sorrows befall us and Satan oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along. CHORUS

Away from the mire, and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
Away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along. CHORUS

~God Instructs Us with His Word~

We Listen to God Psalm 119:65-72

Sermon The Goodness of God

Song Spirit of God (CCLI#251645)
The blessing of the Father, Gift of grace and love.
The promise of the Savior For power from above.
Oh, wondrous gift that’s given, For confidence and mission
Holy Spirit, You make all things new.

CHORUS Spirit of God, breathe on me now.
Source of life, come, revive my weary heart.
Spirit of God, shine on me now.
Light of life, come, ignite my longing heart.

Come and lift the dark clouds Of doubt and unbelief.
Shine upon my soul now. For by Your rays I see
Clearer, closer, deeper, The love of my Redeemer.
Holy Spirit, You make all things new. CHORUS

Where You breathe hope thrives, The dead return to life.
And the dark must flee the breaking day.
By Your light I see the glory of my King.
Beholding Him I will be changed. CHORUS

~God Receives Our Offerings and Requests~

We Worship God with Our Tithes and Offerings

We Bring Our Requests to God in Prayer

~God Blesses and Sends Us Out~

Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above ye heav'nly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Benediction

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