Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #242 ~ O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 93
**Hymn #220 ~ All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

(please stand)

**Hymn #241 ~ And Can It Be That I Should Gain

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Hymn #104 ~ The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12:1-9
New Testament Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon: The Holy Marriage from Psalm 45

I. Introduction
II. A Royal Wedding

A. Understanding OT weddings
B. Vv. 2-9: In praise of King Jesus
C. Vv. 6-7 in the NT
D. Vv. 10-15: Words to the bride (church)

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Awaiting His return

1. Leave the past
2. Honor in the present
3. Look forward to the future

B. The wedding feast is coming!

Hymn #513 ~ O, How He Loves You and Me

(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