Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn ~ How Great Thou Art

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 61:1-3
**Hymn #242 ~ O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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**Hymn #331 ~ My Jesus I Love Thee

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #202 ~ When I survey the Wondrous Cross

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 23:20-30
New Testament Reading: Matthew 5:43-48
Sermon: God Has Enemies from Psalm 35

I. Introduction
II. "Get ‘em God!"

A. An imprecatory psalm
B. Three parts: Vv. 1-10, Vv. 11-18, Vv. 19-28)
C. David’s enemies: scheming, slandering, and gloating

III. Conclusion and Application

A. "Get ‘em God" or love your enemies?
B. Understanding the "divinely imposed" divide
C. There is a war going on!

Hymn #296 ~ Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

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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