Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above”
* Hymn ~ “Give Him Glory!”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 89:5-8
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “I Lift Mine Eyes”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 100-102
Q. 100. What does the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A. 100. The preface of the Lord’s Prayer (which is, Our Father in heaven) teaches us firstly to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to a father able and ready to help us; and secondly, that we should pray with and for others.
Q. 101. What do we pray for in the first request?
A. 101. In the first request (which is, Hallowed be your name) we pray that God may enable us and others to glorify him in all in which he makes himself known; and that he would overrule all things for his own glory.
Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second request?
A. 102. In the second request (which is, Your kingdom come) we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed, that the kingdom of grace may be advanced and ourselves and others brought into it and kept in it; and that Christ’s return and the kingdom of glory may come quickly.
* Hymn #461 ~ “Not What My Hands Have Done”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-15
New Testament Reading: Matthew 11:25-30
Sermon: “The Glorious Yoke of Christ” (Elder Ryan Frederick) (1 Samuel 8:1-9)
* Hymn ~ “A Debtor to Mercy Alone”
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
“The Glorious Yoke of Christ” (Elder Ryan Frederick) (1 Samuel 8:1-9)
- Introduction
- Exposition
- Bent justice (vv. 1-3)
- “Give us a king like them!” (vv. 4-5)
- The inverted “shemah” (vv. 6-9)
- Application
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: Sign up for “Talent Show,” at All-Church Picnic, August 23
Today: “Fellowship Meal”, 12pm; Intentional and Informal: furthering our relationships with one another; Potluck, please bring main dish and salad or dessert to share
Today: Olalla Parrish Gathering; 4:30pm
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Thursday: Ladies’ Summer Study, “Stepping Heavenward” (ch. 22-27)
Saturday: “Barn Dance”; sponsored by Veritas Bible Church (register online); in our Fellowship Hall; 6-9pm, for singles/couples 18+
August 23: All-Church Picnic; 1-4pm; at Concordia Christian Academy; A-L please bring salad and side dish, M-Z please bring dessert and side dish
Save the Date: September 5, Double Wedding Shower, 7pm
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 77 (Part 9: Highway to Heaven)