Preparation for Worship: Prelude and Silent Prayer
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Welcome and Announcements
†Call to Worship Hebrews 10:19-22
†Opening Prayer
†Responsive Reading and Salutation
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. Revelation 1:4-5
Amen!
Oh sing to the Lord a new song, Psalm 98:1-3
For he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm
Have worked salvation for him.
The Lord has made known his salvation;
He has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
†“Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” Psalter Hymnal #362
Call to Confession Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, who is rich in mercy to all those who call upon you; hear us as we come to you humbly confessing our sins, and imploring your mercy and forgiveness. We have broken your holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before you our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness, and all our failures and shortcomings toward you and toward each other. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; and of your great goodness grant that we may hereafter serve and please you in newness of life; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord; Amen.
Assurance of Pardon Zephaniah 3:14-17
†Psalm 89 Psalter Hymnal #170
Pastoral Prayer
†Psalm 25 Psalter Hymnal #43, Stanzas 1-5
Old Testament Reading Daniel 9
New Testament Reading Luke 1:5-25
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon
Daniel 9
The Seventy Weeks
IX. Exposition of Daniel
i. Daniel’s Prayer
ii. The Lord’s Response
†“Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus” Psalter Hymnal #335
Offering General Fund
†Benediction Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
Amen!
†Doxology (unannounced) Psalter Hymnal #493
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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