Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #22 ~ Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:1-4
**Hymn #15 ~ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

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**Hymn #80 ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:3-6

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 85-86
**Psalm 33 ~ to the tune of O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Malachi 1:6-11
New Testament Reading: Matthew 12:1-8
Sermon: The Greatness of God from Psalm 33

I. Introduction
II. In Awe of God

A. Worship the Lord with freshness, skill and fervor
B. Do so because of His Word and Work
C. Thanking God for His providence

III. Conclusion and Application

A. God as a “little diety” who exists for my happiness?
B. The God of Scripture is often different than the one portrayed

Hymn #624 ~ Another Year is Dawning

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Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

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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