Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #29 ~ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 71:14-16
**Hymn #1 ~ Give Praise to God

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**Hymn ~ Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Hymn # 446 ~ Once Far from God and Dead in Sin

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 14:1-9
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:29-41
Sermon: Always Confessing from Psalm 38

I. Introduction
II. A Psalm of Confession

A. Sin and sickness
B. David: sick, alone, and attacked
C. What does he do? Confesses sin

III. Conclusion and Application

A. How often do you confess your sin?
B. Why not more often?
C. Confession: "Spiritual maintenance"

Hymn #246 ~ I Will Sing of My Redeemer

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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