Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #23 ~ Stand Up and Bless the Lord

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 103:19-22
**Hymn #256 ~ We Come, O Christ, To Thee

(please stand)

**Hymn #474 ~ Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 16, 17
**Psalm 100

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:1-8
New Testament Reading: Romans 10:14-21
Sermon: Bad News is Good News from Luke 3:1-20

I. Introduction
II. John Prepares the Way

A. John the Baptist: An OT prophet
B. John's mission

1. Need for conversion
2. Introduce Jesus

C. John's baptism vs. Jesus' baptism

III. Conclusion and Application

A. How can sin and judgment be good news?
B. Peter preached bad news, too (Acts 2)

Hymn #8 ~ God’s Sufficient Word

(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