Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #110 ~ Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:1-7
**Hymn #116 ~ O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

(please stand)

**Hymn #123 ~ Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:7-11

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 76-78
**Psalm 30 (to the tune of “What Child is This?”

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 24:1-10
New Testament Reading: John 16:17-24
Sermon: Anger for a Moment from Psalm 30

I. Introduction
II. A Psalm of Thanksgiving

A. Thanking God for answered prayer
B. His favor outweighs His disfavor
C. Side note: The significance of Mount Moriah

III. Conclusion and Application

A. God doesn’t treat us as we deserve
B. God’s discipline produces more honoring children

Hymn #173 ~ Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

(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