Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #16 ~ Give to Our God Immortal Praise

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 95:1-7
**Hymn #36 ~ Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

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**Hymn #409 ~ In Loving-Kindness Jesus Came

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A 96-97
**Psalm 40 ~ to the tune of He Leadeth Me

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 38:1-13
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Sermon: Out of the Pit from Psalm 40

I. Introduction
II. Answered Prayer

A. From the pit to the rock
B. Vv. 6-8: About Jesus

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Psalm 40: A picture of salvation
B. Pit = hell; Rock = Jesus; New song = Holy Spirit

Hymn #488 ~ He Keeps Me Singing

(remain seated)

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