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1 John

(This is a recording from Sunday, May 18, 2008. Elder Jim Howard Preaching.)

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Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #37 “When Morning Gilds the Skies"
(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 121
**Hymn #648 “O Jesus, I Have Promised"
(please stand)

**Hymn #372 “Living for Jesus

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed ,
**Hymn #531 “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 29:9-16
New Testament Reading: John 14: 19-24
Sermon: The Test of Knowing God from 1 John
I. Do you know God?  (1 Jn 2: 3-4)
A. Have you received Jesus as Savior?
II. Do you love God? (1 Jn 5a)
A. Do you keep His commandments?
III. Then walk as Jesus walked! (1 Jn 5b-6)
A. How is your Christian walk?
Hymn #450 “When We Walk with the Lord”
(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