Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #256 ~ We Come, O Christ, to Thee

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 49:12-14
**Hymn #17 ~ When Morning Gilds the Sky

(please stand)

**Hymn #414 ~ What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed ,
**Hymn #603 ~ Abide With Me

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 50:15-21
New Testament Reading: Acts 21:1-14
Sermon: God's Better Plan from Romans 15:23-33

I. Introduction
II. Paul’s Plan

A. Visit Rome via Spain
B. Go to Jerusalem first
C. Prayer request

1. Rescued from unbelievers
2. Offering accepted

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Was Paul’s prayer answered?
B. Why pray if God is only going to do His will?
C. Looking back, how did Paul respond to God’s plan instead?

Hymn #99 ~ God Moves in a Mysterious Way

(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