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: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
**Hymn #350 "Be Thou My Vision"

(please stand)

**Hymn #381 "Day by Day and With Each Passing Moment"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 17-19
**Psalm 25D"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 13:7-9
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:18-28
Sermon: The Blessing of Suffering from Romans 5:3-5

I. Introduction
II. More Benefits for the Christian

A. Suffering for Christ is a blessing because of what it produces

i. Perseverance
ii. Character
iii. Hope

B. The love of God is behind the gift of suffering

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Why aren't you suffering for your faith
B. Learning to appreciate suffering's blessing/gift

Hymn #415 "He Giveth More Grace"

(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