July 11, 2021

Welcome

Prelude

~God Calls Us to Worship Him~

Call to Worship Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 95:1-3

Pastor
“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.”

Congregation
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the
rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with
thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

Song Meekness and Majesty (CCLI#251645)
Meekness and majesty, | Manhood and Deity,
In perfect harmony, | The Man who is God.
Lord of eternity, | Dwells in humanity,
Kneels in humility | And washes our feet.

Chorus: O what a mystery, | Meekness and majesty.
Bow down and worship, | For this is your God.

Father's pure radiance, | Perfect in innocence,
Yet learns obedience, | To death on a cross.
Suffering to give us life. | Conquering through sacrifice.
And as they crucify, | Prays: 'Father forgive.' Chorus

Wisdom unsearchable, | God the invisible,
Love indestructible, | In frailty appears.
Lord of infinity, | Stooping so tenderly,
Lifts our humanity | To the heights of His throne. Chorus

Prayer of Worship

~God Renews Us in Christ~

We Corporately Confess Our Sin and Need

Elder:
Blessed Jesus, you offered us all your blessings when you announced, Blessed are the poor in spirit

Congregation:
but we have been rich in pride.

Elder:
Blessed are those who mourn

Congregation:
but we have not known much sorrow for our sin.

Elder:
Blessed are the meek

Congregation:
but we are a stiff-necked people.

Elder:
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

Congregation:
but we are filled to the full with other things.

Elder:
Blessed are the merciful”

Congregation:
but we are harsh and impatient.

Elder:
Blessed are the pure in heart

Congregation:
but we have impure hearts.

Elder:
Blessed are the peacemakers

Congregation:
but we have not sought reconciliation.

Elder:
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness

Congregation:
but our lives do not challenge the world.

Elder:
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me

Congregation:
but we have hardly made it known that we are yours.

Elder:
Your Law is holy and your benedictions are perfect, but they are both too great for us. You alone are blessed.

All:
We plead with you, in the Name of Jesus, to forgive our sins for the
glory of your great Name and give us the blessing of your righteousness. Amen

We Silently Confess Our Sins

Song: The Love of God (CCLI#251645)
The love of God is greater far | Than tongue or pen can ever tell;
It goes beyond the highest star, | And reaches to the lowest hell;
The guilty pair, bowed down with care, | God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled, | And pardoned from his sin.

Chorus: Oh, love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—The saints’ and angels’ song.

When hoary time shall pass away,
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall,
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call,
God’s love so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong; | Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song. Chorus

Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made,
Were every stalk on earth a quill, | And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above, | Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky. Chorus: 2’s

God’s Grace in Christ Colossians 3:1-14

Hymn Are You Weary, Are You Languid (477)

~God Instructs Us with His Word~

We Listen to God Galatians 5:22-23

Sermon The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Hymn Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (338)

~God Receives Our Offerings and Requests~

We Worship God with Our Tithes and Offerings

Missions Moment

~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.

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