Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “At the Name of Jesus”
* Hymn ~ “Give Praise to God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:10
* Hymn ~ “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 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 for ever.
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 #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 1:1-6
New Testament Reading: Acts 18:1-11
Sermon: “An Immature Church” (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
Hymn #460~ “Amazing Grace”
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
“An Immature Church” (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
I. Introduction
II. Some Background
III. An Opening Grounded in Doctrine
A. Apostolic authority
B. Immature saints
IV. Conclusion and Application
A. Perseverance of the saints? Yes
B. Election? Yes
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, and classes and Small Groups for all 6:45-7:30pm
February 19: “Double Baby Shower”, 10am
February 20: Congregational Meeting; 11:45-1pm
February 20: “Young Adults Get-Together”; dinner and discuss future gatherings, 5-7pm; see Pastor Henry
MOMS Group: Beginning this Spring, twice monthly, 9:15-11am; an ERC outreach for our moms and those you invite w/ kids of all ages; childcare and classes; sign up in Fellowship Hall
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17