Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #13 ~ Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 118:5-9
**Hymn #178 ~ All Glory, Laud, and Honor

(please stand)

**Hymn #20 ~ O Worship the King All Glorious Above

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 2 John 4-6

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A 100-101
**Hymn #24 ~ Praise the Lord who Reigns Above

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:4
New Testament Reading: Mark 4:35-41
Sermon: Appearance vs. Reality from Psalm 44

I. Introduction
II. Looking for an Explanation

A. A glorious past contrasted with a puzzling present
B. Victories and defeats: From God
C. The psalm ends with no explanation

III. Conclusion and Application

A. The puzzle answered

1. Jesus in the boat
2. Paul in Romans 8

B. Seeing suffering as a "battle scar" and not as punishment

Hymn #408 ~ Have Faith in God

(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