Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #29 "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 46
**Hymn #453 "All the Way My Savior Leads Me"

(please stand)

**Hymn #331 "My Jesus I Love Thee"

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Psalm 84B

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Daniel 3:13-28
New Testament Reading: Acts 26:1-23
Sermon: Encouragement From Paul from Philippians 3:1-4:1

A. Introduction
B. Brief Overview of Philippians

1. Historical setting
2. High points

C. Chapter 3

1. "Qualifications" of the flesh
2. The greatness of knowing Christ
3. Pressing on
4. Citizens of heaven

D. Application

1. "I want to know Jesus"
2. Take hold...
3. Press on toward the goal

Hymn #250 "Fairest Lord Jesus"

(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