Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn ~ Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 121
**Hymn #15 ~ Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

(please stand)

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

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Psalm 103A

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 16:1-8
New Testament Reading: John 6:41-51
Sermon: My Father's House from Luke 2:41-52

I. Introduction
II. Boy Jesus at the Temple

A. Why so little about young Jesus?
B. Verse 49: Jesus' first recorded words (is that important?)

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Of all the events in Jesus' young life, why this one?
B. Jesus knew who He was—He wanted His parents (and us) to know, too
C. We need to be in our Father's House, as well

Hymn #419 ~ I Stand Amazed in the Presence

(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