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MORNING WORSHIPT H E L O R D ’ S D AY b N O V E M B E R 1 9, 2 0 1 7 b 8 : 3 0 a n d 1 1 : 0 0 A . M .

• Congregation, please stand as able

The Welcome and Announcements The Prelude Two Settings on Now Thank We All Our God Timothy Albrecht The Striking of the Hour

• The Ascription of Praise Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation westminster abbey

Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, One in might, and One in glory, while unending ages run.

• The Call to Worship Ephesians 3:20-21 Mr. Curles

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

• The Processional Hymn We Come Before You, God Most High hull and felder (Inside back cover of the Trinity Hymnal)

The Silent Meditation upon Entering the Sanctuary

We come before you, God Most High, with saints of other days, who founded, in the years gone by, this living house of praise;

with them we bow before Your throne, with them the cross proclaim,who look in faith to Christ alone and glory in His Name!

Timothy Dudley-Smith

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• The Confession of Our Faith The Apostles’ Creed

(Inside front cover of the Trinity Hymnal)

• The Prayer of Adoration and Invocation

• The Lord’s Prayer (Inside front cover of the Trinity Hymnal)

• The Silent, Personal Prayer of Thanksgiving

• The Doxology Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Morning Prayers

The Silent, Personal Prayer of Confession

The Expression of Gratitude for God’s Glory and Redemption in Christ

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The General Prayer

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The Hymn No. 634 Sweet Hour of Prayer sweet hour (stanzas 1 and 3)

The Morning Offering

The Christian Greeting

The Anthem Oh Praise Ye the Lord arr. Paul Lohman Chancel Choir with Trinity Boys, Trinity Girls, and Seraphim Choirs

Oh praise ye the Lord, praise Him in the height; Rejoice in His word, ye angels of light! Ye heavens adore Him by Whom ye were made, And worship before Him in brightness arrayed. Oh praise ye the Lord, praise Him upon earth In tuneful accord! All ye of new birth, Praise Him who hath brought you His grace from above. Praise Him who hath taught you to sing of His love. Oh praise ye the Lord! Thanksgiving and song To Him be outpoured all ages along; For love in creation, for heaven restored, For grace of salvation, oh praise ye the Lord!

The Prayer of Illumination

• The Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 11:6-9 Page 732 in the Pew Bible

• The New Testament Lesson Romans 8:18-25 Page 1201 in the Pew Bible

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• The Response

Minister: All men are like grass, and all their glory is the like the flowers of the field. People: The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the Word of our God shall stand forever. Amen.

The Personal Meditation and Preparation of the Heart

Children aged four through kindergarten may leave to attend Children’s Church. Following the service, please pick up your children from the Children’s Chapel in the Covenant Building (E-100). The Sermon HOPE OF FUTURE GLORY Mr. McRoberts The Work of the Spirit in the Lives of the Adopted, Part 2 Exposition of Romans, XXIX Romans 8:14-27

A detailed sermon outline can be found inside the morning announcements. The Silent, Personal Application

• The Hymn No. 98 Now Thank We All Our God nun danket

• The Benediction of God’s Grace and the Congregation’s AMEN

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, descend and rest in your hearts until the day breaks and all these shadows flee away. AMEN.

• The Quiet Reflection, Meditation

• The Postlude Now Thank We All Our God Sigfrid Karg-Elert

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In the Westminster Room—Prayer for the Service with the Ministers

LORD’S DAY VESPERSPRELIMINARY PREPARATION • 5:45 P.M.

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Scripture Calls Us to Worship Mr. McRoberts

Gathering Hymn No. 381 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship holy manna (stanzas 1, 4)

Opening Prayer

Reading of the Law

The Prayer of Confession Psalm 51 (see page 8)

Assurance of Pardon

Evening Prayer

Hymn Medley My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness (see page 9) His Mercy Is More (see page 10) Meditation, Reflection, and Preparation of the Word Children are dismissed to attend their classes.

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Evening Lesson John 17:20-26 Page 1150 in the Pew Bible Homily Since you Asked: Mr. Cooper “Why Do We Have Denominations?”

Closing Chorus Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face; And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face; And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

Benediction of God’s Grace

Third Sunday Sing Along immediately following the service in the Chancel. Everyone is invited.

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