The Presbyterian Church of Hopedale Celebration Service - Sunday, January 31, 2021

Here's the podcast of the worship service I led in the Presbyterian Church of Hopedale, Ohio on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Below was our order of worship.

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Announcements 

Our Call to Worship: Psalm 111

Leader: Praise the Lord!  I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

People: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.

Leader: Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

People: He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful.

Leader: He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

People: He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

Leader: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

People: They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

Leader: He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever.

People: Holy and awesome is his name.

Leader: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.

People: His praise endures forever.

Congregational Song: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, we confess that we’ve sinned against you. Given what’s happening in our world, it’s easy for us to become discouraged and hopeless. Unfortunately, we can allow those feelings to shape and distort our faith in you. Loving Father, we ask that you have mercy on us and help us to appreciate and claim the power you offer. 

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.

Offering Our Gifts to God

Doxology

Scripture Lesson: Mark 1:21-28

Sermon: Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Congregational Song: “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

Charge and Blessing 

Postlude