Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
* Hymn #302 ~ “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 42:8
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Praise the Lord, Sing Hallelujah” (Psalm 148)
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 19:1-6
New Testament Reading: Romans 1:18-25
Sermon: “A Lot More Than Dust” (Psalm 148:1-14)
* Hymn ~ “All Glory Be to Christ”
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
“A Lot More Than Dust” (Psalm 148)
I. Introduction
II. Our Creator Deserves Praise
A. A celebration of Genesis 1
B. The only One worthy of continual praise
III. Application
A. Man is set apart
B. From chaos to order
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
Tonight: Young Adult Group; 6-7:30pm; “Screwtape Letters”
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and testimonies
Next Sunday: New adult Sunday School classes begin: “Prayer” by Elder Eric Cooper; “The Westminster Confession” by Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz (Fellowship Hall)
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 149:1-9