Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

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

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 84:1-4
**Hymn #29 ~ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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**Hymn #275 ~ Come, Thou Almighty King

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 22: 36-40

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 102-103
**Psalm 46 ~ to the tune of He Leadth Me

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Zechariah 14:1-9
New Testament Reading: Revelation 21:1-10
Sermon: A Mighty Fortress from Psalm 46

I. Introduction
II. Besieged

A.God's power over nature (vv. 1-3)
B.God's power over attackers of His city (vv. 4-7)
C.God's power over whole world (vv. 8-11)

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Security of Jerusalem vs. New Jerusalem
B. Comforted now and in the future

Hymn #513 ~ It is Well With My Soul

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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