Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #114 "Now Hail We Our Redeemer"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 1:26-33
**Hymn #128 "Angels, from the Realms of Glory"

(please stand)

**Hymn #140 "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-11

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 4, 5, 6
**Hymn #271 "All Glory Be to God on High"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Joshua 24:1-13
New Testament Reading: Galatians 3:6-14
Sermon: Beginning of the Plan from Genesis 12:1-9

I. Introduction
II. The Call of Abraham

A. Why Abraham?
B. The significance of God's "I will's"

III. Conclusion and Application

A. The Christian and his separation from the world
B. God is a God of second chances
C. Living life as a "pilgrim"

Hymn #138 "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

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