Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 121:1-2
* Hymn ~ “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Psalm 147”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 119:65-72
New Testament Reading: John 4:1-11
Sermon: “Do You Know the Rules?” (Psalm 147:1-20)
* Hymn #441 ~ “Jesus Shall Reign”
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
“Do You Know the Rules?” (Psalm 147)
I. Introduction
II. Why Praise Him?
A. Reason upon reason
B. God is actively involved in His creation
III. Application
A. “What has God’s Law to do with me?”
B. Is it precious to you?
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and 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)
Today: “Dinner for Six” signup; 3-month fellowship opportunity
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm for 6th-12th; dinner, discussion, and activity
Help: Need 5th Sunday help for Fellowship cleanup; substitutes too; signup
Next Sunday: Young Adult Group; 6-7:30pm; Screwtape Letters
Second Semester Adult Sunday School Classes: “Prayer” by Elder Eric Cooper; “The Westminster Confession” by Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz; begin Jan. 28
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 148:1-14