Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #228 “Rejoice, The Lord is King"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
**Hymn #250 “Fairest Lord Jesus"

(please stand)

**Hymn #378 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine!"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Philippians 4:4-9

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed ,
**Psalm 40A"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Daniel 6:10-16
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8
Sermon: Always Obey Caesar? from Romans 13:1-7

I. Introduction
II. The Christian and the Government

A. The Christian is to submit
B. Why? Because God placed them in that position
C. God holds leaders responsible

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Absolute obedience?
B. We obey unless told to do what God forbids
C. We obey unless told to not do what God commands

Hymn “Before the Throne of God Above”

(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