Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Our God, to Whom We Turn”
* Hymn #441 ~ “Jesus Shall Reign”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 121:1-2
* Hymn ~ “The Lord Is My Salvation”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
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 ~ “All Glory Be to Christ”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 100
New Testament Reading: Colossians 1:9-14
Sermon: “The Gift” (John 12:1-11)
* Hymn #170 ~ “Fairest Lord Jesus”
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 Gift” (John 12:1-11)
- Introduction
- The Anointing of Jesus
- A dinner party for Jesus
- Extravagant devotion
- Application
- What shall I render to the Lord?
- What would you pay?
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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)
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm (note change of date)
Saturday: “Baby Winter Welcome,” 10-11am; childcare, in Fellowship Hall, please bring diapers (sizes 1-4) and wipes
Next Sunday: Young Adult Group; 6-7:30pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 12:12-19