Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #271 "All Glory Be to God on High"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Exodus 3:2-6
**Psalm 40C

(please stand)

**Hymn #15 "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:19-21

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #334 "O God, Thou Faithful God" (choir)

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-7
New Testament Reading: Revelation 4
Sermon: An Astonishing Conversation from Genesis 18:16-33

I. Introduction
II. Abraham "Negotiates" with God

A. God informs Abraham of His plans
B. Are we surprised by this kind of conversation?

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Would we have been as "careful" had we been talking with God?
B. Do we fear God? Do we fear Him when we engage Him in worship and prayer?

Hymn #94 "Gracious Father of Mankind"

(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