Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #15 ~ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 86:11-13
**Hymn #242 ~ Oh for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

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**Hymn #419 ~ I Stand Amazed in the Presence

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 7-8
**Psalm 16 ~ to the tune of Be Still My Soul

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Malachi 4:1-6
New Testament Reading: Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon: That You May Know from Luke 1:1-25

I. Introduction
II. Introduction to the Book of Luke
III. The Beginning: John the Baptist

A. Why does Luke write?
B. Gabriel's visit

IV. Conclusion and Application

A. Jesus as an historical figure
B. Jesus as a prophetic figure
C. Do you believe?

Hymn #331 ~ My Jesus, I Love Thee

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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