Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #275 “Come, Thou mighty King”

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 33:6-11
**Hymn #305 “Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound”

(please stand)

**Hymn #350 “Be Thou My Vision”

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:13-16

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #3 “Heaven’s Gift”

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-8
Sermon: Blessings to Curses from Romans 11: 1-10

I. Introduction
II.Israel Stumbles

A. A brief review of where we are
B. Two more arguments that God has not failed

1. Paul was saved
2. There has always been a Remnant

C. More on grace
D. Verses 7-10: a summary

III. Conclusion and Application

A. When blessings become curses
B. Horrific consequences for “blessing abuse”

Hymn #206 “There is a Redeemer”

(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