WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “Take Time to be Holy ” Matilda Phillippy
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: O, God, You are great and do wondrous things; You alone are God.
People: Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give
me an undivided heart to revere your name.
Leader: I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart,
People: and I will glorify your name forever.
Leader: For great is your steadfast love toward me;
People: You have delivered my soul from the depths of the grave.
(Psalm 86:10-13)
INVOCATION
HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” #451
OPENING PRAYER
Our heavenly Father, we your humble children invoke your blessing on us.
We adore you, whose name is love, whose nature is compassion, whose
presence is joy, whose Word is truth, whose Spirit is goodness, whose
holiness is beauty, whose will is peace, whose service is perfect freedom,
and in knowledge of whom stands our eternal life. Unto you be all honor and
all glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A PROVERB
Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
(Proverbs 12:19)
PASTORAL PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord - Doxology - Prayer of Dedication
BLESSING THE READING AND HEARING OF THE WORD
EPISTLE READING 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Ed Kaylor
GOSPEL READING John 8:31-36 Ed Kaylor
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON The Truth Shall Set You Free
”Yes, Virginia, There Is a Truth” Pastor Dave
HYMN “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” #465
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O God, listen to our prayer of confession, for we would speak honestly
before You. We confess that we haven’t always done what is right;
that some of our attitudes and actions have hurt others and ourselves,
and have grieved You.
Forgive us. In Your mercy, look deeply into our hearts. Examine our
thoughts and our actions. Test our motivations. Bring to light all the
things in our lives that dishonor You.
We want to follow You with integrity, to obey the commandments You
have given us, and to walk in ways that bring honor to Your name.
Amen
(A time of Silent Confession)
WORDS OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION #15
THE LORD’S PRAYER
HYMN “Open My Eyes, That I May See” #454
*BENEDICTION*
POSTLUDE “Postlude on “Hyfrydol” Matilda Phillippy
