Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #585 “God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:1-3
**Hymn #80 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

(please stand)

**Hymn #82 “This is My Father’s World"

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 7 and 8
**Hymn #16 “Give to Our God Immortal Praise"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 65:1-7
New Testament Reading: Luke 20:9-19
Sermon: What’s Your Excuse? from Romans 10:18-21

I. Introduction
II. No Reason not to Believe

A. Why don’t people believe?

1. Haven’t heard?
2. Didn’t understand?

B. The Gospel continues to be held out

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What is your excuse?

1. Christian
2. Non-Christian

B. What more can be done for you?

Hymn #386 “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous 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