Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #80 ~ I Sing the Mighty Power of God

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:23-25
**Hymn ~ What a Friend We Have in Jesus

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**Hymn ~ Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 100-102
**Hymn #350 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
“Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer”

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8
New Testament Reading: Luke 18:1-8
Sermon: Teach us to Pray from Luke 11:1-13

I. Introduction
II. Jesus on Prayer

A. The "Lord's Prayer"

1. "When you pray, say..."
2. This is "how you should pray"

B. Chief request: God's name to be hallowed
C. Keep praying!

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Mature prayer vs. Juvenile prayer
B. The value of persistent prayer
C. Making sense of God's delayed answers

Hymn ~ The Lord’s Prayer

(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