Let not your hearts be troubled: Christ ascended to heaven for you!
Time:
Morning
Texts:
Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 18
PM - P. Feenstra
Confession of Dependence: Psalm 124:8
Salutation: Rev 1: 4,5a
Congregational singing .............................Psalm 47:1, 2
Prayer
Reading: …………………………... John 14:1-7; 25-31
Congregational singing ………………Psalm 68:3, 7, 12
Confession………..………………………Lord’s Day 18
Ministry of the Word:
Let not your hearts be troubled: Christ ascended to heaven for you!
1. He is preparing a place for you
2. He sent his spirit to strengthen you
Congregational singing..........................................Hymn 39
Apostles’ Creed as put to music…………………….Hymn 1
Prayer
Offerings for those entrusted to our care
Congregational singing.............................Psalm 42:4, 5, 7
Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 or 2 Cor 13:14
Listen for the following words and phrases in the afternoon sermon
If Jesus truly loves us why did he leave us, John Calvin, chapter 13:33, sorry for your loss, good Shepherd, physical absence, fifty days, whether Jesus is near you, and holds you in his loving arms, is not determined by sight but by faith, twelve thousand stadia, leave us bankrupt, counselor and comforter, our love and our devotion is focused on him, Revelation 21:2-3