Order of Service, April 28, 2019

Introduction

This Lord’s Day we will observe the Lord’s Supper. On these occasions we build build the entire worship service around the Table. In our upcoming service we will explain many of the things that happen when the church gathers for Communion.

Service Outline

Preparation for Worship

Call to Worship……………………………………………………… Psalm 111

Invocation

Worship through Giving

Explanation of the Communion Service

Hymn Insert………………………………………………………………… Credo

At the Lord’s Table:
I.  We give thanks for salvation Christ secured at great cost.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26……………. Drew Cunnien

II. We revitalize our commitment to serve Christ.

Hymn 137……………….. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

III. We portray our union with Christ and his church.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17……………….. Jerry Akens
Hymn 225…………………………………………. The Living Stone

III. We purify ourselves for the sake of Christ’s church.

Scripture:  1 Corinthians 11:27-32………….. Mark Williams
Hymn Insert………………… Before the Throne of God Above

Distribution of the Bread

Distribution of the Cup

IV.  We refresh our Kingdom hope

Scripture:  Matthew 26:29-30……………………… Rick Brown
Hymn 128…………………………… Hallelujah! What a Savior!

V.  We go public with our faith

Hymn 238…………………. How Sweet and Awful is the Place

Prayer………………………………………………………………… Mike Towry

Benediction………………………………………………………….. John Miles