2 Corinthians 8: 1-9,13,14
New International Version (NIV)
The Collection for the Lord’s People

And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, 4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people. 5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us. 6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. 7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality.

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Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 517 "Almighty Father, Strong to Save"
Invocation
Confession of Sins
Absolution
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Prayer of the Day
First Lesson: Lamentations 3: 22-33
Psalm of the Day: Psalm 30
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Second Lesson: Mark 5: 21-24A, 35-43
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 617 "Christ, by Heavenly Hosts Adored"
Sermon Text: 2 Corinthians 8: 1-9,13,14
Sermon Theme: Land of The Free
1) Free to Give
2) Free to Serve
Nicene Creed
Offering
Prayer of the Church
LORD's Prayer
The Service of the Lord's Supper
Preface
Words of Institution
Distribution Hymns:
Red Hymnal 385 "Chief of Sinners Though I Be"
Final Prayer
Blessing
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