Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #377 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 42:6-7
**Hymn #328 “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated”

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**Hymn #359 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Romans 13:8-14

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 9 and 10
**Psalm 138

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:5-7
New Testament Reading: Acts 13:44-52
Sermon: The Compelling Christian Life from Romans 11:11-16

I. Introduction
II. Jews and Gentiles

A. Is there any hope for the Jews?
B. Israel’s non-belief leads to Gentile belief
C. Gentile belief leads to Israel’s belief

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Are we living a compelling Christian life?
B. Why not?

1. Hypocrite?
2. Inconsistent?
3. Silent?

Hymn #534 “Lord, Speak to Me”

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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