January 22, 2023 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”

 

* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4

 

* Hymn ~ “Give Praise to God”

 

Anthem ~ “At the Name of Jesus”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 76-78

 

Q. 76. Which is the ninth commandment?

A. 76. The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

 

Q. 77. What is required in the ninth commandment?

A. 77. The ninth commandment requires us to maintain and promote truth between men, and our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially when called upon to bear witness.

 

Q. 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?

A. 78. The ninth commandment forbids whatever misrepresents truth, or is injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.

 

* Hymn ~ “There Is a Redeemer”

 

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Numbers 12:1-9

 

New Testament Reading: James 4:4-10

 

Sermon: “That Humble?” (Philippians 2:5–18)

 

Hymn #644 ~ “May the Mind of Christ My Savior”

 

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

“That Humble?” (Philippians 2:5-18)

I. Introduction

 

II. The Humbled and Exalted Jesus

 

A. Stop the infighting

 

B. Jesus our example: The King becomes a servant

 

III. Conclusion and Application

 

A. How’s our humility?

 

B. Humility is strength

 

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)

 

Abortion Ministry: Thursday at TPP; Saturday at TPP

 

Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups

 

Friday-Sunday: “High School Snow Camp” near Leavenworth

 

Next Sunday: Second Semester Sunday School classes begin; Adult classes: Bible Study on Book of Lamentations (Deacon Chris Nyland), “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: The church’s love affair with culture” (Dr. John West)

 

February 4: “Protect the Flock” seminar re: domestic abuse hosted by Faith Presbyterian, see Pastor Rich or Henry for details

 

Pastoral Counseling?: See Associate Pastor Henry Flowers

 

Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen

 

Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30

 

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