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 28:1-2
**Hymn #364 "God of Grace and God of Glory"

(please stand)

**Hymn "God, Our Father, We Adore Thee"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A's 92-93
**Hymn #99 "God Moves in a Mysterious Way"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon: God Gets to Choose from Romans 9:6-12

I. Introduction
II. The Old Testament and Election

A. Has God failed Israel?
B. God has always chosen His people

i. Abraham
ii. Isaac
iii. Jacob

III. Conclusion and Application

A. If God is sovereign, why struggle with election?
B. If Romans 3 is true, why struggle with election?
C. Dealing with the objections...

Hymn #465 "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us"

(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