Order of Worship 1-16-2022

Call to Worship  

Invocation 

Hymn of Praise            “All Creatures of Our God and King”                #64

Scripture Reading       

Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon   

Hymn of Assurance     “The Lord’s My Shepherd”                     #50

Confession of Faith      Heidelberg Catechism #81-82

Q. 81  Who are to come to the Lord’s Table?

Those who are displeased with themselves because of their sins, but who nevertheless trust that their sins are pardoned and that their continuing weakness is covered by the suffering and death of Christ, and who also desire more and more to strengthen their faith and to lead a better life Hypocrites and those who are unrepentant, however, eat and drink judgment on themselves.

Q. 82  Are those to be admitted to the Lord’s Supper who show by what they say and do that they are unbelieving and ungodly?

No, that would dishonor God’s covenant and bring down God’s anger upon the entire congregation. Therefore, according to the instruction of Christ and His apostles, the Christian church is duty-bound to exclude such people, by the official use of the keys of the kingdom, until they reform their lives.

Pastoral Prayer

Choral Anthem

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

The Preaching of God’s Word        “Choose This Day”

                  1 Kings 18

Hymn of Response               “The Solid Rock”          #404

Benediction