May 16, 2021

Welcome

Prelude

Call to Worship
Praise the LORD, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!

Song All Hail the Glorious Christ (CCLI#251645)
Above the earth and heaven’s angels, | Over kings and all their plans,
When every rival throne has fallen, | You will stand, You will stand.

Chorus:
All hail the glorious Christ, | Oh, praise the Lord of Life.
For by Your sacrifice, | You won the victory.
Now over all You reign, | You overwhelmed the grave.
And rose again on high, | All hail the glorious Christ.

Above our hearts and our temptations,
Your great love has overcome.
Defeating death and condemnation,
You have won, You have won. Chorus

And on that day upon Your mountain,
You will gather Your redeemed.
And we will feast and give all glory
To the King, to the King. Chorus

Now over all You reign, | You overwhelmed the grave.
And rose again on high, | All hail the glorious Christ.

~God Renews Us in Christ~

Old Testament Reading Exodus 19

We Corporately Confess Our Sin and Need
Almighty God, we are unworthy to come into your presence, because of our many sins. We do not deserve any grace or mercy from you, if you dealt with us as we deserve. We have sinned against you, O Lord, and we have offended you. And yet, O Lord, as we acknowledge our sins and offenses, so also do we acknowledge you to be a merciful God, a loving and favorable Father, to all who turn to you. And so, we humbly ask you, for the sake of Christ your son, to show mercy to us, and forgive us all our offenses. Forgive the sins of our youth, and the sins of our old age. By your Spirit, O God, take possession of our hearts, so that, not only the actions of our lives, but also the words of our mouths, and the smallest thought of our minds, may be guided and governed by you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

We Silently Confess Our Sins

Hymn Jesus, My Great High Priest (306)

God’s Grace in Christ
Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Trust him and rejoice in him as you proclaim his excellence in praise.

Song How Deep the Father’s Love for Us (CCLI#251645)
How deep the Father's love for us;
How vast beyond all measure.
That He should give His only Son,
To make a wretch His treasure.

How great the pain of searing loss;
The Father turns His face away.
As wounds which mar the Chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders.
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there,
Until it was accomplished.
His dying breath has brought me life;
I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything;
No gifts, no power, no wisdom.
But I will boast in Jesus Christ;
His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer.
But this I know with all my heart.
His wounds have paid my ransom.

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer.
But this I know with all my heart.
His wounds have paid my ransom.

~God Instructs Us with His Word~

We Listen to God 1 Peter 2:1-12

Sermon Proclaiming His Excellence

Hymn Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power (300)

~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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Postlude