Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #103 ~ Blessed Be the Name

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4
**Hymn #29 ~ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

(please stand)

**Hymn #37 ~ When Morning Gilds the Skies

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Luke 1: 68-79 [to the tune of O God, Our Help in Ages Past]

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22:9-19
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 6:13-20
Sermon: The Benedictus from Luke 1:57-80

I. Introduction
II. The Birth of John

A. The significance of his name
B. Zechariah’s prophecy

1. Concerning Jesus (vv. 68-75)
2. Concerning John (vv. 76-79)

C. The One promised was here!

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Majoring on spiritual; minoring on temporal
B. We need John the Baptist’s message today

Hymn #246 ~ I Will Sing of My Redeemer

(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