Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Hebrews 12:22-24
* Hymn ~ “Give Him Glory!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Psalm 37:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 91-93
Q. 91. How do the sacraments become effective means of salvation?
A. 91. The sacraments become effective means of salvation not because of any power in them or in him who administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of his Spirit in those who receive them in faith.
Q. 92. What is a sacrament?
A. 92. A sacrament is a holy ordinance appointed by Christ, by which, by visible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed and applied to believers.
Q. 93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
A. 93. The sacraments of the New Testament are, two only, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, and these take the place of Circumcision and the Passover in the Old Testament.
* Hymn #84 ~ “Under the Care of My God, the Almighty”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 57:11-13
New Testament Reading: Matthew 4:5-7
Sermon: “My Refuge” (Associate Pastor Henry Flowers) (Psalm 91:1-16)
Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
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]