Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #2 ~ All Creatures of Our God and King

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 2
**Hymn #80 ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God

(please stand)

**Hymn #242 ~ O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:1-10

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 29-30
**Hymn ~ Before the Throne of God Above

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 45:20-25
New Testament Reading: Luke 18:9-14
Sermon: A Life Saver from Luke 5:27-39

I. Introduction
II. Jesus' Early Ministry

A. Jesus calls a tax collector
B. Levi throws a party!
C. For some, Jesus' followers were too cheerful

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Levi: Full of joy and evangelistic zeal
B. A parable about the church
C. Forgiven little? Then you love little
D. An evangelistic plan for you

Hymn #556 ~ We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations

(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