Order of Service - August 3

GOD CALLS
CALL TO WORSHIP
—Psalm 34:1-3, 18
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.
I will glory in the Lord;
let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the Lord with me;
let us exalt his name together.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

SONG — Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)
(B. Brown, P. Baloche/© 2005, 2006 Thankyou Music) CCLI #22022177

Praise is rising
Eyes are turning to You
We turn to You
Hope is stirring
Hearts are yearning for You
We long for You

'Cause when we see You
We find strength to face the day
In Your presence
All our fears are washed away
Washed away

Hosanna, hosanna
You are the God who saves us
Worthy of all our praises
Hosanna hosanna
Come have Your way among us
We welcome You here Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of
Hearts returning to You
We turn to You
In Your Kingdom
Broken lives are made new
You make us new

SONG — His Mercy Is More
(Matt Papa, Matt Boswell /© 2016 Getty Music Hymns and Songs) CCLI #22022177

What love could remember no wrongs we have done
Omniscient, all knowing, He counts not their sum
Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

What patience would wait as we constantly roam
What Father, so tender, is calling us home
He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more
Praise the Lord, His mercy is more
Stronger than darkness, new every morn
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

What riches of kindness He lavished on us
His blood was the payment, His life was the cost
We stood 'neath a debt we could never afford
Our sins they are many, His mercy is more

GOD CLEANSES
CONFESSION
—Psalm 25:1, 6-8, 16-18
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged;
bring me out of my distresses.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.

ASSURANCE
—Mark 2:17
Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

GOD COMMUNES 

PRAYER FOR CHURCH AND CITY

OFFERING
If you wish to give financially to The Vine Presbyterian Church, we have online giving available, visit: www.thevine.to/give.

PASSING THE PEACE

SERMON
Wise Words
By Kiernan Stringer
selected proverbs

10:20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
10:21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
10:31 From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
10:32 The lips of the righteous know what finds favour,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
24:26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.

10:19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.
29:11 Fools give full vent to their rage,
but the wise bring calm in the end.

15:23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply –
and how good is a timely word!
25:11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a ruling rightly given.

The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God


THE LORD'S SUPPER

We welcome all baptized Christians to receive Holy Communion with us. If you are exploring the Christian faith, please use this time to meditate on the following prayers.

Prayer for Those Searching for Truth

Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. As I consider the reasons to follow you, help me to discern your calling. If what you claim is true, open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

Prayer of Belief

Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weak and sinful, but through you I am loved and accepted. Thank you for paying my debt on the cross. Thank you for taking my sins and granting me complete forgiveness. I believe that you have been raised from the dead, and I now turn to you as my Saviour and Lord. Amen.

SONG - There Is One Gospel
(Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson/© 2022 CityAlight Music) CCLI #22022177

There is one Gospel on which I stand
For all eternity
It is my story my Father's plan
The Son has rescued me
Oh what a Gospel oh what a peace
My highest joy and my deepest need
Now and forever He is my light
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

There is one Gospel to which I cling
All else I count as loss
For there where justice and mercy meet
He saved me on the cross
No more I boast in what I can bring
No more I carry the weight of sin
For He has brought me from death to life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

There is one Gospel where hope is found
The empty tomb still speaks
For death could not keep my Saviour down
He lives and I am free
Now on my Saviour I fix my eyes
My life is His and His hope is mine
For he has promised I too will rise
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

And in this Gospel the church is one
We do not walk alone
We have His Spirit as we press on
To lead us safely home
And when in glory still I will sing
Of this old story that rescued me
Praise to my Saviour the King of life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

And when in glory still I will sing
Of this old story that rescued me
Praise to my Saviour the King of life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Praise to my Saviour the King of life
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ
I stand in the Gospel of Jesus Christ

GOD SENDS

WORD & PRAYER THIS WEEK
Scripture Reading: Romans 1-4

Pray for our Partnerships Committee. With the survey in-hand, the committee has begun to discern organizations for us to partner with in prayer, finances, and volunteers. May the gospel bear fruit through us as a community!

COMMUNITY LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would love to connect. You are welcome to approach any of the service volunteers, and you can fill out a visitor card or contact office@thevine.to.

Sunday Potlucks: This summer, we will have two weeks of Sunday potluck dinners at various homes of our church members. Hosts will provide the main, and guests are asked to bring a side or dessert to share. Reserve your spot today: tinyurl.com/sunday-potlucks.

Summer Retreat: Attend our second annual summer retreat from August 22 - 24 at Riverview Christian Camp. Retreat registrations will close TOMORROW, Monday, August 4, 2025. Learn more: www.thevine.to/summer-retreat.

DOXOLOGY

(Thomas Ken / Public Domain)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

BENEDICTION
—2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ 
and the love of God 
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit 
be with you all.