Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Psalm 8

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 63:1-5
**Hymn #22 ~ My Soul, the King of Heaven

(please stand)

**Hymn #80 ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 13-15
**Song of Simeon

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 13:1-16
New Testament Reading: Acts 4:8-20
Sermon: No Neutrality from Luke 2:21-40

I. Introduction
II.Jesus Presented at the Temple

A. Mary's purification
B. Jesus' presentation
C. Simeon's song
D. Anna's praise

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Simeon's Three Prophecies

1. Man's falling and rising
2. Revealed hearts
3. Mary's pain

B. What are you going to do with Jesus?

Hymn #4 ~ All Praise to Christ

(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