Morning Order of Worship – November 1st
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18
Order of Worship
Order of Worship
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
✝CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 33:1-12
✝PRAYER OF INVOCATION
✝WORSHIPING GOD IN SONG
Psalm 24
Rock of Ages
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
Father of heaven, Son of God, Redeemer of the world, and Holy Spirit who proceeds from them both, three persons and one God-have mercy on me, a miserable sinner. I have offended heaven and earth, more than my tongue can express. So where do I go, and where do I flee for relief? I am ashamed to lift up my eyes to heaven, and in earth I find no refuge. So what do I do? Lose hope? Give up? God forbid. O God, you are merciful. You never turn away anyone who comes to you for help. So I run to you. I humble myself before you. My sins are great, but have mercy on me for your great mercy. You did not become a man for our small offenses. You did not give up your Son to death just for small sins, but for all and the greatest sins of the world, so sinners could return to you in their hearts— as I am doing right now. So have mercy on me, O Lord. Although my sins are great, yet your mercy is greater. I crave nothing, O Lord, on my own account. This is for your name’s sake, to make it holy, and for the sake of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Father in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come! Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Psalm 103:10–12 “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”
✝WORSHIPING GOD IN SONG
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior
✝CONFESSION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
WORSHIPING GOD IN OUR GIVING
Who Is This So Weak And Helpless?
PASTORAL PRAYER
WORSHIPING GOD IN THE PROCLAMATION OF HIS WORD
“The Choice of the Queen” Esther 2:1-23 by Rev. John Downs
WORSHIPING GOD AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE IN THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
✝SONG OF RESPONSE
For All The Saints
✝BENEDICTION
✝DOXOLOGY
✝ Congregation standing, as you are able
Sermon Outline
Sermon Outline
Title: “The Choice of the Queen” by Rev. John Downs
Text: Esther 2:1-23
All human choices are under the sovereign direction of our Almighty God.
I. The choice of a new queen v. 1-18
II. The choice of the new queen v. 19-23
Order of Worship
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
✝CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 33:1-12
✝PRAYER OF INVOCATION
✝WORSHIPING GOD IN SONG
Psalm 24
Rock of Ages
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
Father of heaven, Son of God, Redeemer of the world, and Holy Spirit who proceeds from them both, three persons and one God-have mercy on me, a miserable sinner. I have offended heaven and earth, more than my tongue can express. So where do I go, and where do I flee for relief? I am ashamed to lift up my eyes to heaven, and in earth I find no refuge. So what do I do? Lose hope? Give up? God forbid. O God, you are merciful. You never turn away anyone who comes to you for help. So I run to you. I humble myself before you. My sins are great, but have mercy on me for your great mercy. You did not become a man for our small offenses. You did not give up your Son to death just for small sins, but for all and the greatest sins of the world, so sinners could return to you in their hearts— as I am doing right now. So have mercy on me, O Lord. Although my sins are great, yet your mercy is greater. I crave nothing, O Lord, on my own account. This is for your name’s sake, to make it holy, and for the sake of your dear Son, Jesus Christ. Father in heaven, holy be your name. Your kingdom come! Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Psalm 103:10–12 “He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.”
✝WORSHIPING GOD IN SONG
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior
✝CONFESSION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
WORSHIPING GOD IN OUR GIVING
Who Is This So Weak And Helpless?
PASTORAL PRAYER
WORSHIPING GOD IN THE PROCLAMATION OF HIS WORD
“The Choice of the Queen” Esther 2:1-23 by Rev. John Downs
WORSHIPING GOD AROUND THE LORD’S TABLE IN THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
✝SONG OF RESPONSE
For All The Saints
✝BENEDICTION
✝DOXOLOGY
✝ Congregation standing, as you are able
Sermon Outline
Title: “The Choice of the Queen” by Rev. John Downs
Text: Esther 2:1-23
All human choices are under the sovereign direction of our Almighty God.
I. The choice of a new queen v. 1-18
II. The choice of the new queen v. 19-23
November 1, 2026
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