Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
* Hymn #523 ~ “My Hope Is in the Lord”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:8-10
* Hymn ~ “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:1-2
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism; Q&A 73-75
Q. 73. Which is the eighth commandment?
A. 73. The eighth commandment is: You shall not steal.
Q. 74. What is required in the eighth commandment?
A. 74. The eighth commandment requires us to obtain lawfully, and to further, the wealth and material well-being of ourselves and others.
Q. 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment?
A. 75. The eighth commandment forbids whatever does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor’s wealth and material well-being.
* Hymn #691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
Means of Grace
( 10am ) Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1:10-17
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 10:1-10
Sermon: “Former Enemies” (Colossians 1:21-23)
Hymn ~ “His Robes for Mine”
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
“Former Enemies”
(Colossians 1:21-23)
I. Introduction
II. No Longer Alienated
A. That’s in the past
B. He made us like Himself
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Comprehensive forgiveness!
B. Unbelief is a declaration of war
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 10am worship. Nursery open for self-serve during 8am worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Tuesday: Baby Shower for Ashley P; all ladies and girls invited; 7pm, driveway parking for pregnant and older ladies
Friday: Middle School Youth Night; 6-9pm
Adult Study: “Surprised by Suffering”, Sproul video; 5:45-8:45pm; (next 7/23)
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 7/29); 7pm; “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 7/30); 7:30pm;
Bible Day Camp: July 26-29; ages 5 through entering 5th grade, signup today
July 31: Council Retreat
August 15: All-Church Picnic; Men’s Pie Baking Contest; Talent Show
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
CD of today’s sermon and assistive listening devices: See sound booth.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 1:24-25