Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath”
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 117
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 1-3
Q1: What is the chief purpose for which man is made?
A1: The chief purpose for which man is made is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
Q2: What rule has God given to direct us how to glorify and enjoy him?
A2: 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.
Q3: What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A3: The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
* Hymn ~ “When God Revealed His Gracious Name”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 16:1-11
New Testament Reading: Revelation 21:1-8
Sermon: “We Will Dream Again” (Psalm 126:1-6)
Hymn #691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
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
“We Will Dream Again” (Psalm 126:1-6)
I. Introduction
II. Brief Introduction to the Psalms
III. Restore Us, O God
A. Reliving a great deliverance
B. The basis of hope
IV. Application
A. God loves to deliver His children
B. But sometimes not in this life
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Thursday: Ladies Summer Study; Holiness of God
Summer Park Fellowships: Thursday @ Titlow Beach, 11am-1pm
Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30pm
Church Co-op: DECo parent orientation Aug. 14 at 6pm; Interested in serving DECo? Opportunities at the Information Table in FH
August 20: Church Picnic; A-L please bring generous side dish and dessert, M-Z please bring generous side dish and salad; Talent Show (3–4-minute acts); sign up in FH
Fall Conferences: “Building Culture in Hostile Territory,” Sept. 15-16; “Fierce Families: Faithful, Fruitful, and Fierce,” Oct. 20-21
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 127:1-5
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Church Pantry: Food available in kitchen for ERC families