Order of Worship  2-5-2023

 

Call to Worship ​Psalm 29:1-2

Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

 

Invocation​ and The Lord’s Prayer

 

Hymn of Praise​​​“Stand Up and Bless the Lord”​​#21​​

 

Scripture Reading​ Romans 1:18-32

 

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon  ​Ephesians 1:7

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

 

Hymn of Assurance ​​“How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” ​HMA #52

 

Confession of Faith​ Westminster Shorter Catechism #67-69

Q. 67​ Which is the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

Q. 68​ What is required in the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavours to preserve our own life, and the life of others.

Q. 69 ​What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

Pastoral Prayer​

Choral Anthem​​“Jesus, Shepherd of My Heart”

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

 

The Preaching of God’s Word ​“Beware the Adulation of the World”

​​Acts 14:8-23

 

Hymn of Preparation​“Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face” (1-3)​#325

 

The Lord’s Supper

 

Hymn of Response​“Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Face to Face” (4)​#325

 

Benediction ​1 Timothy 1:17

To the King of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.