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Scripture Readings from Psalm 133 and Philippians 2:1-11:
Psalm 133
When Brothers Dwell in Unity
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
133:1 Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity! [1]
2 It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on the collar of his robes!
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.
Philippians 2:1-11
Christ's Example of Humility
2:1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, [1] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, [2] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Order For Worship:
Evening Worship
July 3, 2011
5:30 P.M.
We prepare for worship by hearing God’s Word, Acts 16:16-40
God Calls Us to Worship
* Call to Worship
* Prayer of Invocation
* Salutation
* Psalm 97, pg.82 (Tune #30)
Law and Gospel
Law – Psalm 97
Gospel – Philippians 3:7-9
* Hymn #499 “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”
We Speak to God
* Confession of Faith: WCF Chapter 26, pg. 864
Congregational Prayer - Vern Gazaway
God Speaks to Us
* Scripture Reading: Psalm 133; Philippians 2:1-11
Sermon: “An Appeal for Unity”
* Hymn #3478 “The Church’s One Foundation”
God Dismisses Us with His Blessing
* Benediction: 2 Corinthians 13:14
