Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #29 ~ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 33:1-5
**Hymn #20 ~ O Worship the King All Glorious

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**Hymn #248 ~ Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed
**Psalm #4 ~ All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:1-17
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Sermon: Forgiven Much; Love Much from Luke 7:36-50

I. Introduction
II. Anointed at Dinner

A. Simon's motive?
B. Simon saw no need for gratitude
C. The "Parable of the Two Debtors"

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Do you love Jesus? No, really!
B. Two examples:

1. Church of Ephesus
2. Peter

C. The $5,000 debtor vs. the $50,000 debtor

Hymn #331 ~ My Jesus, I Love Thee

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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