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THE LORD'S DAY

October 21, 2001 - 10:30 A.M.

Worship Theme: The Comfort of God


	PRELUDE	Ms. Lynna Harbison


	ACTIVITIES & CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH


	WELCOMING THE ASSEMBLY
	PASTOR: The Lord be with you! PEOPLE: And also with you!


	PREPARING IN STILLNESS

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DRAWING NEAR TO WORSHIP

The Gospel is True

We have a hope that is living and love that never will end.
We have a God who’s forgiven us while we were yet in sin.

We have a grace that’s amazing; a free gift to know Him by faith,
To live for His praise and long for the day, when we see Him face to face.

Thank You, Jesus. Oh, how we worship You.
Thank You, Jesus. Hallelujah, the gospel is true.

We have been crucified with Him, buried and risen to life.
Now justified, soon glorified, we shall be made like Christ.

Repeat Chorus

David Hampton & Scott Wesley Brown * 1996 New Spring Music (ASCAP) and Songward Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. CCLI #89178

We Are the Body of Christ

One heart, one spirit, one voice to praise You. We are the body of Christ.
One goal, one vision to see You exalted. We are the body of Christ.

And to this, we give our lives to see You glorified
One heart, one spirit, one voice to praise You. We are the body of Christ.

David Hampton & Scott Wesley Brown * 1996 New Spring Music (ASCAP) and Songward Music (ASCAP). Used by permission. CCLI #89178


•	CONFESSING OUR SINS
	ALL: O most great, most just and gracious God, You are of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, but You have promised mercy through Jesus Christ to all that repent and believe in Him. We confess that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. We have neglected your holy worship. We have not sought Your Kingdom first. You have revealed Your wonderful love to us in Christ and offered us pardon and salvation in Him, but we have turned away. We have run into temptation, and the sin that we should have hated, we have committed. Have mercy on us, most merciful Father! In Your Son is our salvation, in Your promises our hope. Take us for Your children and give us the Spirit of Your Son, through Jesus Christ our only Savior. Amen.


•	ASSURANCE OF PARDON	Zechariah 3:3-4
	PASTOR: Hear the promises of God to those who truly repent of their sins and trust in Christ: Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. Then the angel said to Joshua, “See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put rich garments on you.” Just as the Lord did for Joshua, He shall do for us. Now, lift up your hearts! PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord!


•	CALL TO WORSHIP	Psalm 118:24; 34:3
	PASTOR: This is the day the LORD has made; PEOPLE: *Let us rejoice and be glad in it!* PASTOR:O magnify the LORD with me; ALL: *Let us exalt his name together.*


•	CONFESSING OUR FAITH	Isaiah 51:3; Luke 4:18-19
	PASTOR: The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; PEOPLE: *He will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord.* PASTOR: Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. ALL: Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”


•	PRAISING OUR LORD		All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name - Hymn 297


•	THANKING GOD FOR HIS PRESENCE
	PASTOR: We give thanks to you, Lord, for you are good. ALL: Your love endures forever. Amen.


	PRAYING TOGETHER FOR GOD'S PEOPLE	Pastor Dave Clelland
	For the salvation of those who have not yet trusted Christ
	PASTOR: Lord, in your mercy: ALL: Hear our prayer.
	For the sanctification of the those who have trusted Christ
	PASTOR: Lord, in your mercy: ALL: Hear our prayer.
	For those with special concerns	(with personal, silent prayer)
	PASTOR: Lord, in your mercy: ALL: Hear our prayer.
	For our country and government
	PASTOR: Lord, in your mercy: ALL: Hear our prayer.
	For the Church and her mission
	PASTOR: Lord, in your mercy: ALL: Hear our prayer.


	WORSHIPPING BY GIVING	(Sign, pass & return Friendship Pad)
	• Westminster Shorter Catechism, 4-6	Hymnal, page 869
	• Prayer - The pastor and another church elder will be available in the front to pray personally with anyone during the offertory. • Offertory - Ms. Lynna Harbison


•	PRAISING OUR GOD	Doxology (Old Hundredth)
	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.


•	DEDICATING OUR LIVES & GIFTS
	Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive as our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.


•	HEARING SCRIPTURE - Isaiah 40:1-11	Deacon Paul Killingsworth
	READER: This is the Word of the Lord. CONGREGATION: Thanks be to God!


•	GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE
	• Children ages 4-5 dismissed to Children's Church in Rooms M1 & M3.


•	PREPARING TO HEAR GOD'S WORD	Ensemble & Congregation
	You Are Lord of All Lamb of God, You've come to dwell in our hearts, Immanuel; Perfect sacrifice of Love, You are Lord of all. Word of God, Refiner's Fire, be our heart's one pure desire; Cleanse, refresh and make us new, You are Lord of all. King of kings, we humbly bow as our hearts enthrone You now; Holy One receive our praise, You are Lord of all. Lamb of God, You've come to dwell in our hearts, Immanuel; Perfect sacrifice of Love, You are Lord of all. King of kings, we humbly bow as our hearts enthrone You now; Holy One receive our praise, You are Lord of all. You are Lord of all, You are Lord of all. Jane E and Jon A Sherberg © 1994 Mountain Mover Music. CCLI #89178
	Here in This Place Lay your burdens down, every care you carry And come to the table of grace, for there is mercy. We come just as we are, though we're all unworthy to enter Your presence, oh Lord, for You are holy. We lift our hearts, we lift our hands, we fall on our knees and pray to the King of kings, for the love You bring is here in this place. We raise our voices, raise our song, we offer You our praise. You're the King of kings and the joy You bring is here, You are here in this place. Fill our lives with praise, show us Your forgiveness And give us the faith to believe that You've redeemed us. You are Lord of all and we give Your glory All honor and power and prise, for You are worthy. Repeat Chorus Chris David © 1999 Matt Huesmann Music (ASCAP), Dayspring Music. CCLI #89178


	APPLYING GOD'S WORD	Pastor Dave Clelland
	*Comforted Christianity* - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (Text and Outline will be included on Sunday)


•	RESPONDING IN SONG		He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought - Hymn 600


•	RECEIVING GOD'S BLESSING	Phil. 2:1-3; 4:20, 23
	PASTOR:If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in the spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever, and the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. ALL: *The Lord is King forever! Hallelujah! Amen.*


	POSTLUDE	Mrs. Jami Calatozzo