Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #258 "O Praise Ye the Lord!"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 145:1-7
**Hymn #273 "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!"

(please stand)

**Hymn #82 "This is My Fathers World"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Hymn #432 "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 22:1-11
New Testament Reading: Acts 9:17-22
Sermon: Our Spiritual Reputation from Romans 1:8-15

I. Introduction
II. Paul"s Desire to Visit

A. He begins by thanking God for their faith
B. Paul's unanswered prayer
C. Paul knew the Gospel was for the world

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What is your "spiritual reputation"?
B. What is our church's "spiritual reputation"?

Hymn #490 "We Come unto Our Father’ God"

(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