Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #115 "O Bride of Christ, Rejoice!"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Matthew 2:9-12
**Hymn #132 "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

(please stand)

**Hymn #158 "As with Gladness men of Old"
Children sing: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 2 Peter 1:3-11

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #166 "We Three Kings"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 19:15-26
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:8-16
Sermon: Lot's Lot from Genesis 13:1-18

I. Introduction
II. Abram and Lot Separate

A. Abraham returns a changed man...it appears Lot was not
B. Lot makes a "worldly" choice

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Contrasting Abraham and Lot

1. Learn from mistakes?
2. Pilgrim or resident?

B. Have you "pitched your tent" too close to Sodom?

Hymn #136 "The First Noel"

(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