Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation”
* Hymn ~ “Rise Up, O Men of God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:4-5
* Hymn #672 ~ “Trust and Obey”
Anthem ~ ”More Love to Thee, O Christ”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:14-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Speak, O Lord”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Numbers 11:16-17
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Sermon: “Who is Sufficient for These Things?” (2 Corinthians 2:14 – 3:6)
Ordination: Pastor Henry Flowers III (10am)
Hymn #644 ~ “May the Mind of Christ My Savior”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand
Sermon Notes
“Who is Sufficient for These Things” (2 Corinthians 2:14 – 3:6)
I. Introduction
II. Priorities and Temptations
A. God’s work His way
B. And about those temptations…
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Plod forward
B. A closing charge
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 10am worship. Nursery open for self-serve during 8am worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Church Picnic, 1-4pm @ Sound Christian Academy; Men’s Pie Baking Contest and Talent Show; A-L side dish and dessert, M-Z side dish and salad
Adult Study: “Surprised by Suffering”, Sproul video; 5:45-8:45pm; (next 8/20)
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 8/26); 7pm; “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 8/27); 7:30pm
Youth Group: August 20 – HS and MS, 6-9pm; August 29 – HS and MS, 1pm
Next Sunday: Learn descant to “Holy, Holy, Holy”? Choir Room after church
August 21: Church movie at Liberty Theater, “Riot and the Dance: Water,” 6pm
August 29: Interested in helping to prepare meal for B.E.N.? meet after church
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Kings 21:14-28 (Pastor Henry)