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Resources are listed in the sequence in which they might be chosen to fit the pattern of the First Order outlined above. When the Second Order or some other structure is being followed, the same resources can be inserted at different places. Some of these resources can also be inserted in the various orders for the Lord\u2019s Supper. Click on the headings to see the resources available and some suggestions for their use.<\/p>\n

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  1. Greetings other introductions<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Seasonal sentences<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Opening prayers and praises<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Inv<\/em>itations to confess sin<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  5. General confessions<\/em><\/li>\n
  6. Assurances of forgiveness<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Prayers in preparation for the ministry of God\u2019s Word<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Scriptural expressions of praise<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Creeds and other affirmations of faith<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Interces<\/em>sory prayers<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  11. Thanksgivings<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Concluding prayers and blessings<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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