Call to Worship*
Communal Votum*: Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Amen.
Salutation*
Congregational Singing: Psalm 101:1,2*
Ten Words and Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Singing: Psalm 49:1
Prayer of Confession, Renewal, and Illumination
Reading of Holy Scripture: Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 6:3-10; 17-19
Congregational Singing: Psalm 49:2,3,5
Reading of Text: Luke 16:1-15
Ministry of the Word: Jesus challenges his disciples with an investment strategy that holds eternal value: Act now! The kingdom is at hand!
(1) Earthly prudence prepares for the certain future.
(2) Kingdom confidence exchanges earthly wealth for eternal riches.
Congregational Singing: Psalm 112:1-5*
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession
Offertory: Ministry of Mercy
Congregational Singing: Hymn 36:1-4*
Benediction* [with Congregational “Amen”]