Order of Service, October 29, 2023

Introduction

This Lord’s Day we will observe one of the ordinances that Jesus bequeathed to the church by which we remember him: the Lord’s Table.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Call to Worship       Psalm 99:1-3

Invocation       Pastor Hamilton

Explanation of the Lord’s Table       Pastor Thomas

PROCLAMATION

Hymn 23       How Sweet and Awful is the Place

I.         Christ Jesus, our Savior, is supreme over all.

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-20       Andrew Lont

A.  He is head of the church. 18a

B.  He is founder of a new creation. 18b

C.  He is the object of God’s eternal pleasure. 19-20

Hymn 278        How Can It Be?

II.        Christ Jesus, our Savior, has reconciled us to God.

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23       Josh Morin

A.  His death is the basis of our reconciliation. 21-22a

B.  Our presence with him is the purpose of our reconciliation. 22b

Hymn 150       ‘Tis the Christ

Prepared Music       Crimson Drops Outflowing
Lydia Hamilton

Fellowship of the Bread

Fellowship of the Cup

C. Our perseverance is the evidence of our reconciliation. 23

RESPONSE

Hymn 139       O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Prayer Response        David Snoeberger

Worship through Giving

Congregational Response       Doxology

Benediction       Mark Williams