Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #20 ~ O Worship the King All Glorious Above

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 24:7-10
**Hymn #242 ~ O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

(please stand)

**Hymn #382 ~ Children of the Heavenly Father

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:1-10

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #233 ~ Day of Judgment! Day of Wonders!

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 19:1-16
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:4-13
Sermon: Loving by Accommodating from Romans 14:13-18

I. Introduction
II. Living as a Responsible Christian

A. "Therefore" reaches back to Reasons of vv. 1-12
B. "Weak" called the "strong" Unspiritual
C. "Strong" called the "weak" Immature
D. A Christian is to think how his Actions affect others

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Case Study: alcohol and music
B. It is the duty of the “strong” to Accommodate

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