Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #13 "Holy God We Praise Thy Name"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 102:18-22
**Hymn #305 "Amazing Grace"

(please stand)

**Hymn #206 "There is a Redeemer"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 4, 5, 6
**Hymn #395 "Jesus My Blood and Righteousness"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 59:12-21
New Testament Reading: Galatians 3:10-14
Sermon: God's Remedy from Romans 3:21-24

I. Introduction
II. Righteousness from God

A. God condescends and acts (just as He promised)
B. The uniqueness of Christianity
C. No difference between "blatant" and "respectable" sinner

III. Conclusion and Application

A. The necessity of the Law
B. The necessity of the Gospel
C. Christ-less Christianity: an abomination

Hymn #391 "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place"

(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