Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #364 ~ God of Grace and God of Glory

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
**Choir singing ~ Be Still My Soul

(please stand)

**Hymn #383 ~ Great is Thy Faithfulness

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:7-12

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 91-93
**Psalm 37 to the tune of Lord, Speak to Me

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 37:1-22
New Testament Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon: Look Up and Look Ahead from Psalm 37

I. Introduction
II. Just Wait

A. "Why do the wicked prosper?"
B. "And why do we fret or get jealous about that?"
C. What are we to do instead?

1. Look up
2. Look ahead

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Wisdom from Psalm 73
B. Regaining perspective

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