Here's a copy of the order and the podcast of the worship service I led in the Presbyterian Church of Hopedale, Ohio on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Below was our order of worship.
Our Call to Worship: Psalm 70
Leader: Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me!
People: Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life.
Leader: Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me.
People: Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back because of their shame.
Leader: Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you.
People: Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
Leader: But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God!
People: You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay!
Congregational Song #286 - Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, we confess that we've sinned against you. You’ve equipped us to do the work we’ve been called to do. And you’ve given us many opportunities to share your love, grace and mercy to those around us. And yet, we often hesitate. We’re still when we could be active and silent when we could announce. As a result, we miss the chance to be your people within our community. Merciful Lord, forgive us and help us make good use of the opportunities we now have.
Words of Forgiveness
Gloria Patri
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostle's Creed
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers of the People: (followed by The Lord's Prayer)
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 us 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.
Our Gifts to God
Doxology
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon: Will Christ Know Us
Congregational Song #250 - “Come, Holy Spirit”
Charge and Blessing
Postlude
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