Call to Worship:*
Communal Votum:* “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Amen.”
Salutation:*
Congregational Singing: Psalm 84:1,6*
Ten Words & Assurance of Pardon
Congregational Singing: Psalm 86:1,2
Prayer of Confession, Renewal, and Illumination
Reading of Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, 36-44; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Congregational Singing: Psalm 92:1,2,5,6
Reading of Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Ministry of the Word: The apostle Paul prepares the Thessalonian church for the day of the Lord, so
1) they will not be surprised, because of what they know
2) they will be alert, because of who they are, and
3) they are encouraged, because of who equips them.
Congregational singing: Hymn 70:1-4*
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Offertory: CRWRF
Congregational Singing: Hymn 67:1,2,7*
Benediction:* (with communal “Amen”)