January 14, 2024 Bulletin

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

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

 

“Post Tenebras Lux” Conference: November 1-2, 2024