Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #377 ~ A Mighty Fortress is Our God

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 121
**Hymn #228 ~ Rejoice, the Lord is King

(please stand)

**Hymn #392 ~ My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:19-21

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A 94-95
**Hymn ~ In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 12:5-13
Sermon: Making Sense of Life from

I. Introduction
II. "Help Me Make Sense of This, God"

A. David sounds like Job
B. What is bothering David?

1. Brevity of life
2. Apparent meaninglessness

C. The turning point (v. 7) and the climax (v. 12)

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Seeing life in light of eternity
B. Augustine's recommendations

Hymn #198 ~ On a Hill Far Away

(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