Call to Worship*
Communal Votum*: Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Amen.
Salutation*
Congregational Singing: Psalm 149:1,2*
Ten Words and Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Singing: Psalm 119:5,6
Prayer of Confession, Renewal, and Illumination
Reading of Holy Scripture: Job 28, Colossians 2:1-3
Congregational Singing: Psalm 63:1,2,3
Reading of Text: Matthew 13:44-46
Ministry of the Word: The wise Christ reveals the value of his kingdom. This kingdom’s value:
(1) Brings joy unexpected (vs.44)
(2) Satisfies the seeker (vv.45-46)
(3) Surpasses all earthly measure (vv.44-46)
Congregational Singing: Hymn 79:1-5*
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession
Offertory: Athletes in Action
Congregational Singing: Hymn 71:1,2*
Benediction* [with Congregational “Amen”]