Order of Service, April 24, 2022

Introduction

This Lord’s Day we will observe the Lord’s Table by rehearsing the storyline of the Bible. The story begins with God’s purpose in Creation. This sets the overarching theme of the Bible: the glory of God. However, soon afterward came the Fall, when we rebelled and marred the glory of God seen in his image-bearers. The Lord’s Table is a commemoration of the central point of God’s work of Redemption, namely the cross of Jesus. Finally, history will culminate with the Kingdom, when the returning Christ will set all things right in a new creation.

The hymns chosen for this service describe the phases of the Bible’s story. Each includes the term Hallelujah, its translation, Praise the Lord, or an equivalent phrase to emphasize God’s abiding purpose to display his glory and receive our worship.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Call to Worship     1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Invocation

Introduction to the Lord’s Table     Pastor Thomas

PROCLAMATION

Hymn (insert)     Doxology

Creation: God made us to put his glory on display.

Scripture Reading:     Psalm 8

Hymn 59 (1-3, 5)     All Creatures of Our God and King

Fall: Our rebellion marred his glory with deep ugliness.

Scripture Reading:     Romans 1:18-25

Hymn 128     Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Redemption: God put even greater glory on display by providing forgiveness.

Scripture Reading     Romans 9:22

Hymn 133       Hark! The Voice of Love and Mercy

Moment of Silent Prayer

Fellowship of the Bread

Fellowship of the Cup

Kingdom: In a new creation we will marvel at Christ’s glory.

Scripture Reading:      Revelation 21:1-5

RESPONSE

Hymn 72     Glory Be to God the Father

Prayer Response     John Lont

Scriptural Benediction     John Miles

Closing Hymn (Insert)     May the Grace of Christ Our Savior