Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation”
* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:4-5
* Hymn #520 ~ “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 1-3
Q. 1. What is the chief purpose for which man is made?
A. 1. The chief purpose for which man is made is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
Q. 2. What rule has God given to direct us how to glorify and enjoy him?
A. 2. The Word of God, which consists of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how to glorify and enjoy him.
Q. 3. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. 3. The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
* Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 16:7-11
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 2:14-17
Sermon: “Crossing the River” (Part 11: Highway to Heaven) (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
* Hymn ~ “By Faith”
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
“Crossing the River” (Part 11: Highway to Heaven) (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
- Introduction
- The River Death
- Why do we have to die?
- Questioning our salvation
- Application
- What should our thoughts be toward death?
- Last breath and first breath
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: Brief meeting for Sunday School and BEN teachers, Trail Life leadership, and AHG leadership; 11:45am-Noon in WTR
Today: “Fellowship Meal,” Noon, please bring main dish and salad/dessert
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Saturday: Double Bridal Shower, 7pm
Save the Date: September 9: Bible Education Night; September 11: MS and HS Party; September 13: Sunday School Kick-off; September 20: Sunday School begins; September 22: Court of Honor for Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Revelation 21:1 – 22:5 (Part 12: Highway to Heaven)