Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Stand Up and Bless the Lord”
* Hymn #30 ~ “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 150
* Hymn #391 ~ “Safely through Another Week”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 27-28
Q. 27. In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?
Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance; in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; in being buried; and in continuing under the power of death for a time.
Q. 28. In what does Christ’s exaltation consist?
Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the world at the last day.
* Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 119:33-40
New Testament Reading: Romans 1:18-20
Sermon: “God’s Two Books” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Psalm 119)
* Hymn ~ “Come To The Waters”
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
“God’s Two Books” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Psalm 19)
- Introduction
- God has spoken in creation (Are you watching?)
- God has spoken in the written word (Are you listening?)
- Since God has spoken, are you responding?
- Application
- Christ in the psalm
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Pastor Rich (at wedding) and Pastor Henry (preaching at Veritas) return next week. Thank you to Elder Harvey and Ryan Frederick for leading worship today
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Summer Ladies Bible Study, 10am; 7pm;
Thursday: “National Bible Bee” memorization program, 9-11am
Thursday: Summer Youth Bible Study, 5:30pm
Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30pm
Church Camping Trip: August 14-16 at Mossyrock Park
August 17: All-Church Picnic, Talent Show; A-L please bring salad and side dish; M-Z please bring dessert and side dish
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 17:6-12