Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #377 "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-4
**Hymn #224 "There Is a Redeemer"

(please stand)

**Hymn #289 "Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Galations 5:16-26

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Hymn #281 "Break Thou the Bread of Life"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 10:1-3
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:4-6
Sermon: Worship that is Acceptable to God from Genesis 4:1-5a

I. Introduction
II. The birth of Cain and Abel v1-2a
III. The Vocation of Cain and Abel v2b
IV. Cain and Abel worship God v3-5a
V. Conclusion and Application

A. What is worship?
B. Who do we worship?
C. Why do we worship?
D. Where and when do we worship?
E. What are the proper elements of worship?

Hymn #430 "Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting"

(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