Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #224 "Crown Him with Many Crowns" Instrumental

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
**Hymn #8 "Before the Lord Jehovah's Throne"

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**Hymn #76 "For the Beauty of the Earth"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Romans 13:8-14

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed,
**Hymn #185 "Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Joshua 7:19-26
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-6
Sermon: Why Bury? from Genesis 23:1-20

I. Introduction
II. The Burial of Sarah

A. The Bible refers to Sarah quite favorably
B. Abraham faces a big decision upon her death

III. Conclusion and Application

A. The burial of Sarah is another example of Abraham living by faith
B. Theological discussion: Burial vs. Cremation

Psalm 32B

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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