Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Boice Hymn #6 ~ ‘Round the Throne in Radiant Glory

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 42:11
**Hymn #222 ~ Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

(please stand)

**Hymn #222 ~ Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

Confession of Sin

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

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 33-35
**Psalm 40A

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 10:12-20
New Testament Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Sermon: God’s Counter-Culture from Luke 6:27-42

I. Introduction
II.Loving and Judging

A. Jesus: A radically different value system
B. Love the unlovely as much as the lovely
C. Overall theme: Love our enemies

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Christians are to be a very visible counter-culture
B. By imitating Christ, the Christian counter-culture becomes visible

Hymn #325 ~ Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

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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