Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation”
* Hymn ~ “O Church, Arise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-3
* Hymn #103 ~ “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:22-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 16:29-34
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Sermon: “A Lesson from Ahab” (1 Kings 21:14-28)
Hymn #591 ~ “Jesus Calls Us”
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
“A Lesson from Ahab” (1 Kings 21:14-28)
I. Introduction
II. God Humbles Ahab
A. God sees him (vv. 14-18)
B. God condemns him (vv. 19-24)
C. God forgives him (vv. 25-29)
III. Application and Conclusion
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: Learn descant to “Holy, Holy, Holy”? Choir room after church
Today: SS rosters in FH; check to see your children/youth signed up
Today: Thank you to Pastor Henry for leading worship; Pastor Rich back next week
Adult Study: “Surprised by Suffering”, Sproul video; 5:45-8:45pm; (next 9/3)
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: Next Sunday, 1pm; HS and MS
August 29: Interested in helping to prepare meal for B.E.N.? meet after church
Sept. 12: SS Kick-off, 9-9:45am; begin one worship service at 10am
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 2:8-10