Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – February 26, 2023 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able

Welcome and Announcements

The Prayer of Invocation

The Prelude                                     Mrs. Jennifer Kona

§ The Call to Worship                  
 Joel 1:14; Deuteronomy 4:31
Leader:    Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly.
Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.
People:    For the LORD your God is a merciful God. He will not leave you or destroy you or forget the covenant with your fathers that He swore to them.

§ The Prayer of Adoration  

§ The Hymn of Adoration                                            
N0 448
We Have Heard the Joyful Sound

The Prayer of Confession
       [take a moment to confess your sin and unbelief]

The Assurance of Pardon                                  
Psalm 103:2-5
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits,
Who forgives all your iniquity, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, Who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

The Reading of Scripture                                                        
2 Chronicles 34:1-21                          
Pew Bible Page 385

The Prayer of Thanksgiving                              
Mr. Lutfi Siyam

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings

The Confession of Faith              
The Apostles’ Creed (Insert)
Q: Christian, what do you believe?
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
    Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
    and born of the virgin Mary.
   He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
    was crucified, died, and was buried;
He descended into hell.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
   the holy catholic church,
    the communion of saints,
    the forgiveness of sins,
    the resurrection of the body,
    and the life everlasting. Amen.

§ The Doxology                                                                
   Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
        praise Him all creatures here below;
   Praise God above, Praise God above,
       ye heavenly host:
   Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
         Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.                   -- Ortega

The Prayer of Supplication                      
Mr. Dan Boulton

§ The Hymn of Preparation                                            
Insert
       Facing a Task Unfinished

§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God

§ The Scripture Reading                                                      
    Matthew 28:19-20                                      
       Pew Bible Page 835
 
The Preaching of God’s Word                            
Rev. Berti Kona
    The Goals of Our Mission

The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God

§ The Hymn of Consecration                                         N0 452
    Macedonia (Tune: Ellacombe)

§ The Benediction                                                    
 Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace Who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to Whom be glory forever and ever. Amen