August 6, 2023 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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

     

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