Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #2 ~ All Creatures of Our God and King

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
**Hymn #18 ~ Now Thank We All Our God

(please stand)

**Hymn #76 ~ For the Beauty of the Earth

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-11

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Psalm 28A

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 3:13-17
New Testament Reading: Luke 18:1-8
Sermon: The Multiple Names of God from Psalm 28

I. Introduction
II. Answered Prayer

A. Wait for the Lord...and pray
B. Four sections (stanzas)

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Why so many names for God?
B. A look at five names

1. Rock
2. Strength
3. Shield
4. Fortress
5. Shepherd

C. Which one(s) did you need to be reminded of?

Hymn ~ Before the Throne of God

(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