Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #377 ~ A Mighty Fortress is Our God

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 60:19-20
**Hymn #297 ~ I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

(please stand)

**Hymn #391 ~ My Faith has Found a Resting Place

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Titus 3:1-8

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 82-84
**Psalm 138 to the tune of The Solid Rock

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60:1-5
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Sermon: The Hidden Kingdom from Luke 8:16-21

I. Introduction
II. More Secrets from the Kingdom

A. Not talking about our light
B. Talking about the secret and mystery of the Kingdom of God
C. The believer receives now and even more later

III. Conclusion and Application

A. A difficulty for the Christian: God's Hidden Kingdom
B. A few have been given a glimpse of the Kingdom's reality

Hymn#306 ~ My Faith Looks Up to Thee

(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