Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 2:10-12
* Hymn #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 37-38
Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. 37. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness and immediately pass into glory and their bodies, being still united to Christ, rest in their graves until the resurrection.
Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. 38. At the resurrection Christ will immediately raise up in glory all believers; he will openly acknowledge and acquit them in the day of judgement, graciously rewarding them according to their works of faith, and they will enter into the full enjoyment of God for all eternity.
* Hymn #57 ~ “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul” (Psalm 146)
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3
New Testament Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon: “Who Do You Trust” (Psalm 146:1-10)
* Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
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
“Who Do You Trust” (Psalm 146)
I. Introduction
II. God or Man?
A. A stark contrast
B. A shortlist of God’s greatness
III. Application
A. Look at the data
B. The days of overlooking ignorance is over
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: SCA Head of Schools (Matt Richey) in Fellowship Hall after worship
Tonight: “Young Adults Group”, 6-7:30pm, Final discussion in Titus (3:8-15). Beginning 1/14 will begin study on “The Screwtape Letters”
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30; testimonies and classes for all
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 147:1-20