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: Psalm 40:1-3
**Hymn “Heavens Gift"

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**Hymn “Wonderful Grace of Jesus"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 33-35
**Hymn # 446 “Once Far from God and Dead in Sin"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1-13
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:18-25
Sermon: More Good to Enemies from Romans 12:17-21

I. Introduction
II. Doing Good to Those Who Treat Us Bad

A. How to live at peace with Enemies
B. Sometimes peace not possible

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Biblical treatment of enemies

1. Not talking poorly
2. Not acting poorly
3. Do good unto them

B. Example: John Perkins

Hymn #305 “Amazing Grace"

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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