Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

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

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Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Revelation 1:12-18
**Hymn ~ My hope is Built on Nothing Less

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**Hymn ~ Come Thou Font of Every Blessing

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:7-12

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General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Psalm 25 (to the tune of “Bless Be the Tie that Binds”)

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 3:1-6
Sermon: No One Greater from Luke 11:27-36

I. Introduction
II. The Sign of Jonah

A. Skeptics wanted another sign
B. The Queen of Sheba's response
C. Nineveh's response
D. The lack of response by Israel

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Jesus is dangerous
B. Are you in the "light"?

Hymn #160 ~ Walk in the Light!

(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