Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #133 "From Heaven Above to Earth I Come"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:1-5
**Hymn #10 "My God, How Wonderful Thou Are"

(please stand)

**Psalm 76A

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 14, 15, 16
**Hymn #287 "Come Every Soul by Sin Oppressed"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 92:1-5
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 7:11-19
Sermon: Living By Faith from Genesis 14:1-24

I. Introduction
II. Abram Rescues Lot

A. Lot's bad choice starts to unravel
B. The offer of Mechizedek vs. The offer of Sodom

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Abram must choose between God's favor or the world's favor
B. Abram chooses to live life by faith
C. Faith is the key...how's your faith?

Hymn #630 "Our Father, By Those Servants"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

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

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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