Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #80 "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 130:1-4
**Hymn #26 "To God be the Glory"

(please stand)

**Hymn #241 "And Can It Be That I should Gain"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:1-10

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 9 & 10
**Psalm 32A"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
New Testament Reading: Philippians 3:1-11
Sermon: Never Be Counted from Romans 4:1-8

I. Introduction
II. Justified by Faith

A. Paul uses two OT examples

i. Abraham
ii. David

B. Understanding "credited" and "imputation"

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Do you appreciate your forgiveness?
B. What the Scriptures say regarding forgiveness

Hymn #310 "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood"

(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