Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #178 "All Glory, Laud, & Honor"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 72:17-19
**Psalm 96A

(please stand)

**Hymn #381 "Day By Day and with Each Passing Moment"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:3-6

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Hymn #407 "Come Unto Me, Ye Weary"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 72:1-14
New Testament Reading: Romans 4:1-8
Sermon: Look and Live from Genesis 15:1-6

I. Introduction
II. God's Covenant with Abram

A. Abram was wondering about those "Promises"...
B. God tells Abram he will have a son
C. Abram believes (has faith)
D. God "credited it to him as righteousness"

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Genesis 15:6 is so significant, it is quoted 3 times in the NT
B. "Look to Jesus and live"

Hymn #405 "Be Still, My Soul: The Lord Is On Thy Side!"

(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