August 6, 2023 Bulletin

Order of Worship

• Preparation for Worship

  Prelude and Silent Prayer

   

  Introit ~ “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath”

   

  * Hymn ^#76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”

   

  Welcome and Announcements

   

  Adoration of God

  Call to Worship: Psalm 117

   

  * Hymn ^#53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

   

  Confession of Sin

  * Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

   

  Assurance of Pardon

   

  Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 1-3

   

  Q1: What is the chief purpose for which man is made?

  A1: The chief purpose for which man is made is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.

   

  Q2: What rule has God given to direct us how to glorify and enjoy him?

  A2: The Word of God, which consists of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how to glorify and enjoy him.

   

  Q3: What do the Scriptures principally teach?

  A3: The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.

   

  * Hymn ~ “When God Revealed His Gracious Name”

   

  Means of Grace

  Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

   

  Old Testament Reading: Psalm 16:1-11

   

  New Testament Reading: Revelation 21:1-8

   

  Sermon: “We Will Dream Again” (Psalm 126:1-6)

   

  Hymn ^#691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”

   

  Communion

   

  Response and Blessing

  * Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” ^#358

   

  Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:

  His years are endless, yet is He the same

  O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:

  Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen

   

  * Blessing/Benediction

   

  [* indicates to please stand]