April 12, 2026

Order of Worship

April 12, 2026

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Gathering the Family Together

I Have Hidden Your Word in My Heart

(Psalm 119:11-13,18)

Verse 1

I have hidden your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

I have hidden your Word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Open my eyes, that I may see, wonderful things in your Law.

Open my eyes, that I may see, wonderful things in your Law!

Chorus

Praise be to you, Lord, teach me your decrees, teach me your decrees.

Praise be to you, Lord, teach me your decrees, teach me your decrees.

Praise be, praise be, praise be to you, Lord!

Verse 2

With my lips I recount all the laws,

all the laws that come from your mouth.

With my lips I recount all the laws,

all the laws that come from your mouth.

Open my eyes, that I may see, wonderful things in your Law.

Open my eyes, that I may see, wonderful things in your Law!

Repeat Chorus

Lyrics: Psalm 119:11-13, 18 (NIV). Music by: Randall Goodgame, Andrew Osenga, Natalie Leonhardt. CCLI: #172212

Call To Worship

Scripture Reading:                                                                  Psalm 128

A Song of Ascents

¹ Blessed are all who fear the LORD,
who walk in obedience to him.

² You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.

³ Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots around your table.

⁴ Yes, this will be the blessing
for the man who fears the LORD.

⁵ May the LORD bless you from Zion;
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

⁶ May you live to see your children’s children—
peace be on Israel.

Prayer of Invocation

Declaring What We Believe

Westminster Larger Catechism

Leader:

45. 45. How does Christ execute the office of a king?

Congregation:

1. Christ executes the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, and their good; and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.

We Respond to God’s Presence

Psalm 128C                                                                Blue Psalter, pg 845

Whoever Fears the Lord

Whoever fears the Lord and lives as God intends

Will find the whole of life is filled with gifts he sends.

When work is more than toil and reaps a just reward,

When strength and health are ours, all these are from the Lord!

We celebrate the joys of home and family,

Where love’s enduring bonds provide security.

God nurtures every child for life’s demanding race;

Each day he offers us new fruitfulness, new grace.

His kindness is revealed where bitter conflicts cease;

Far more, within our hearts, his mercy brings us peace.

May God prolong our days to see our children’s heirs,

And may his gracious gifts be ours and also theirs.

Words: Martin Leckebusch © 2003 Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Music (Old Dominion 6.6.6.6 D): Roy Hopp © 2011 Roy Hopp

Because of His Mercy

Titus 2:2a, 4-5, 6b-7a

Verse 1 -- Twice

One time we too were foolish disobedient deceived

Enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures

We lived in malice and envy

Chorus

But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared

He saved us, Saved not because of righteous things we have done

But because of His mercy, Because of His mercy

He saved us because of His mercy

He saved us because of His mercy

Verse 2 – Twice

He saved us through the washing

Through the washing of rebirth

Birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit

Through Jesus Christ our Savior

Repeat Verse 2

Repeat Chorus

Bridge – Three times

So that having been justified by His grace

We might become heirs

Final Chorus – Twice

Because of His mercy, Because of His mercy

He saved us because of His mercy

Ending – Twice

He saved us because of His mercy

CCLI Song # 7237675. John-Mark McGha | Randall Goodgame. © RG Scripture Songs; Scripture Hymnal. For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com. CCLI License # 172212

Spirit of Heaven

1. Spirit of Heaven, flood over me,

forming Christ in all that I do.

Turn every sinful desire in me

into holy passion for You.

Refrain:     O, Spirit of God, come down; Let mercy and grace abound.

My passionate prayer shall be: Christ in me.

2. Spirit of beauty and holiness,

come refine with fire from above,

Till I am cast in Your righteousness

and I love the things that you love.                (Refrain)

3. Breathe Your forgiveness when darkness falls

and my heart is heavy with sin.

Fill me with faith for the higher cause

of the ceaseless praise of the King.                (Refrain)

Copyright ©2007 Thankyou Music/Adm. By worthiptogether.com songs excl. UK & Europe, adm by Kingsway Music tym@kingsway.co.uk Used by permission CCLI

Children’s Lesson

Pastoral Prayer

The basket to receive His tithes and our offerings

is located on the left as you leave the Sanctuary.

We Worship Through Hearing

Today’s Message

Sermon Series: Guard the Gospel; Shepherd the Flock

“Devoted to Gospel-Driven Good Works”

Titus 3:8-15

Notes

I. The Church ____________ Herself to Doing Good.

(Titus 3:8,14)

II. The Church _____________ Her Unity.

(Titus 3:9-11)

III. The Church _____________ Through Serving.

(Titus 3:12-15)

We Are Sent Forth in Worship

to Share the Gospel

Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me

1. What gift of grace is Jesus my Redeemer.

There is no more for heaven now to give.

He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom,

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace.

To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus,

For my life is wholly bound to His.

Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing: All is mine!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

2. The night is dark, but I am not forsaken,

For by my side the Savior--He will stay.

I labor on in weakness and rejoicing,

For in my need, His power is displayed.

To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me.

Through the deepest valley, He will lead.

Oh, the night has been won and I shall overcome!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

3. No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven.

The future sure, the price--it has been paid.

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon,

And He was raised to overthrow the grave.

To this I hold: my sin has been defeated.

Jesus now and ever is my plea.

Oh, the chains are released, I can sing--I am free!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

4. With every breath, I long to follow Jesus,

For He has said that He will bring me home.

And day by day, I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne.

To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus.

All the glory evermore to Him.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

5. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus.

All glory evermore to Him.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Words & Music: Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson © 2018 CityAlight Music / Farren Love And War Publishing / Integrity’s Alleluia! Music

Benediction