Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #404 ~ The Solid Rock

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 89:5-8
**Hymn #283 ~ Great is Thy Faithfulness

(please stand)

**Hymn #450 ~ Trust and Obey

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:12-17

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A's 45-47
**Psalm 69

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 34:11-22
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Sermon: Making Every Effort from Romans 14:19 – 15:4

I. Introduction
II. Fostering Peace

A. Working hard for peace
B. Not to tear down what God is building
C. Christ’s suffering makes any sacrifice we make small

III. Conclusion and Application

A. We promote peace by being "spiritually discerning"
B. Defining spiritual discernment: Understanding and applying God’s Word to every area of Our life

Hymn #10 ~ God’s Amazing Word

(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