TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA OCTOBER 18 ...

TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH M O N T G O M E RY, A L A BA M A OCTOBER 18, 2020

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MORNING WORSHIP

The Silent Meditation upon Entering the Sanctuary Fear and love of God belong inseparably together. For fear without love is an unfree,

servile disposition, and love without fear, bold-faced familiarity; the one dishonors the all-gracious One, and the other the all-exalted One.

-- Franz Delitzsch

The poor, the feeble, those who lack self-confidence, the bruised, the oppressed, the down trodden, have an unfailing friend in God. -- William Plumer

The Prelude

Sing praise to God Who reigns above, the God of all creation; the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation.

[from the Genevan Psalter]

Please sit only in open pews and maintain social distancing. Masks are required for attendees over 6 years old at all times. Those who are not present physically will be

invited to stand when able, and to be seated when necessary. Worship is participative and not passive. God has designed us to be physical creatures and sometimes our hearts and minds will follow our posture. Overflow will be in Trinity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and the Spires Room (across from the bookstore) at 11:00.

The Striking of the Hour

The Call to Worship

Psalm 92:1-2; Psalm 135:3

Mr. Howell

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night, Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing to His name, for it is pleasant!

?? Congregation, please stand as able

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?? The Hymn No. 55

To God Be the Glory

to god be the glory

Vocalists: Fred Johnson/Mollye Gunnells (8:30); Thomas Govan/Leah Funderburk(11:00)

To God be the glory, great things He has done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,

Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, and opened the life-gate that we may go in.

Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, and give Him the glory, great things He has done!

O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To ev'ry believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes,

that moment from Jesus forgiveness receives. [Refrain]

Great things He has taught us, great things He has done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer and higher and greater will be

our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [Refrain]

?? The Prayer of Adoration and Invocation

?? The Lord's Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in 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, for ever. Amen.

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We Receive Cleansing in Christ

The Call to Confession ? Isaiah 53:6

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned--every one--to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

The Silent, Personal Prayer of Confession

God, be merciful to me, on Thy grace I rest I plea; plenteous in compassion Thou, blot out my transgression now; wash me, make me pure within, cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.

The Corporate Prayer of Confession

Most Holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before You our sinful nature, prone to evil and slothful in good, and all our shortcomings and offenses. You alone know how often we have sinned: in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, in forgetting Your love. But You, O Lord, have mercy upon us, who are ashamed and sorry for all wherein we have displeased You. Teach us to hate our errors; cleanse us from our secret faults; and forgive our sins, for the sake of Your dear Son. And, O most holy and loving Father, help us, we beseech You, to live in Your light and walk in Your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Assurance of God's Pardon ? Philippians 4:19; II Corinthians 5:17

Child of God, hear the Good News: your God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, He is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

The Pastoral Prayer

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The Beloved Hymn of the Trinity Family #3

No. 460

Amazing Grace!

new britain

(stanzas 1-4, 6)

In 2020, we are counting down our top requested hymns from our "favorite hymn survey."

Amazing grace! ? how sweet the sound ? that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved;

how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!

Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come;

'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.

When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun,

we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we've first begun.

The Christian Greeting and Announcements

Children age four through kindergarten may leave to attend Children's Church. Following the service, please pick up your children from the Children's Chapel (E-100).

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