SERMON
THE WORD SPEAKS TO OUR LIVES: Pastor Geoff
Series… We’ll Get By with a Little Help from Our–Heroes
#1 Our Hero, Joshua―
Helps Us with a Big Decision
THE LORD’S DAY
BIBLE SENTENCE & PRAYER: Stated Supply Pastor Rev. Dr. R. Geoffrey Brown
PRELUDE: “Be Thou my Vision,” arr. Raney
Musicians today: Robin Phillips, piano; Shannon Lewis, violin
PLEASE NOTE: This music provides an opportunity for us to meditate, prepare our hearts, and reverently worship God the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit.
CALL TO WORSHIP: Elder Stephanie Stehl
“To You, O Christ, Who loves us and have freed us from our sins by Your blood… to You be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Revelation 1:5, 6)
“And You shall bring us safely into Your heavenly kingdom. To You be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (2 Timothy 4:18)
“Lord Jesus, You gave Yourself for our sins, that You might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father, to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Galatians 1:4, 5)
“To You, God only wise, be glory, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.” “For from You and through You and to You are all things. To You be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Romans 16:27; Romans 11:36)
“To You, O God, be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21)
“Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great! You are clothed with splendor and majesty…May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in His works. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being. May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 104:1, 31,33-34, 35b,c)
SONG OF PRAISE: “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
1 Come, Christians, join to sing. Alleluia! Amen!
loud praise to Christ we bring; Alleluia! Amen!
let all, with heart and voice, before his throne rejoice;
praise is his gracious choice. Alleluia! Amen!
2 Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen!
let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen!
Christ is our guide and friend on whom we can depend:
his love shall never end. Alleluia! Amen!
3 Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen!
life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen!
on heaven’s blissful shore, His goodness we’ll adore,
singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen!
INVOCATION: In Unison
LORD God of Israel and Father of Jesus Christ, our King, You are the one true and only God, the wonder worker of Your creation. O, that You might empower us by Your Holy Spirit, to serve You and bless Your name in the singing of our hymns and psalms, in the prayers cast at Your feet, and in receiving Your word to the nourishment of our souls. It is into Your hands that we place ourselves and our worship, humbly asking You to glorify Yourself. For to You be all service, blessing and adoration, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
HYMN OF WORSHIP: “Are You Washed in the Blood?”
1 Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Chorus:
Are you washed in the blood,
In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless?
Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
2 Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?[Chorus]
3 When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?[Chorus]
4 Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;
There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,
O be washed in the blood of the Lamb![Chorus]
CONFESSING OUR SIN TOGETHER: In Unison
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Restore those who are penitent; according to Your promises declared unto men in Christ Jesus our Lord. Grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, life of service; to the glory of His name. Amen Please the next few moments for quiet reflection and confession of sins to God.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON:
Hear the Good News of Jesus Christ: By grace through faith, you are forgiven! Jesus Christ has paid the price, and you are now free to love and serve God.
THE READING OF GOD’S WORD: Pastor Geoff
OT: Joshua 24:1-18; NT: Philippians 3:7-16
PRAYER FOR THE PASTOR SEARCH COMMITTEE: PSC Member Barbara Ditman
MINUTE FOR MISSIONS: Care Net of Kittitas
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD FOR RPC MINISTRY & MISSION
OFFERTORY: “Give Me Jesus,” arr. Hayes
DOXOLOGY:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
HYMN OF ADORATION: “Who Is on the Lord’s Side?”
1 Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?
Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring?
Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe?
Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go?
By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!
2 Not for weight of glory, nor for crown and palm,
Enter we the army, raise the warrior psalm;
But for love that claimeth lives for whom He died:
He whom Jesus saveth marches on His side.
By Thy love constraining, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!
3 Jesus, Thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,
But with Thine own lifeblood, for Thy diadem;
With Thy blessing filling each who comes to Thee,
Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.
By Thy grand redemption, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!
4 Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,
But the King’s own army none can overthrow;
’Round His standard ranging, victory is secure,
For His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.
Joyfully enlisting, by Thy grace divine,
We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!
5 Chosen to be soldiers, in an alien land,
Chosen, called, and faithful, for our Captain’s band;
In the service royal, let us not grow cold,
Let us be right loyal, noble, true, and bold.
Master, wilt Thou keep us, by Thy grace divine,
Always on the Lord’s side—Savior, always Thine!
SERMON
THE WORD SPEAKS TO OUR LIVES: Pastor Geoff
We’ll Get By with a Little Help from Our–Heroes
#1 Our Hero, Joshua―
Helps Us with a Big Decision
CLOSING SONG: “He Will Hold Me Fast”
1 When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He can hold me fast!
Refrain:
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Savior loves me so, He will hold me fast.
2 I could never keep my hold, He must hold me fast;
For my love is often cold, He must hold me fast. [Refrain]
3 I am precious in His sight, He will hold me fast;
Those He saves are His delight, He will hold me fast. [Refrain]
4 He’ll not let my soul be lost, Christ will hold me fast;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast. [Refrain]
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
