Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn 140 "It Came upon the Midnight Clear"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 2:8-14
**Hymn "While Shepherds Watch their Flocks

(please stand)

**Hymn "We Three Kings"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-11

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A's 39-41
**Psalm 51D"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
New Testament Reading: Galatians 3:26 - 4:7
Sermon: On Being Christian from Romans 8:9-17

I. Introduction
II. The Benefits of Being Christian

A. The Christian's:

i. Past
ii. Present
iii. Future

B. Rejoicing in all three

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Being an heir of God...
B. What an awesome inheritance!

Hymn #158 "As with Gladness Men of Old"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

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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