Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
* Hymn #575 ~ “Soldiers of Christ, Arise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:6-7
* Hymn #572 ~ “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 96-97
Q. 96. What is the Lord’s Supper?
A. 96. The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in which, by giving and receiving bread and wine according to Christ’s appointment, his death is proclaimed, and those who receive rightly are by faith (and not by the mouth in a physical manner) made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace.
Q. 97. What is required to receive rightly the Lord’s Supper?
A. 97. It is required of those who would receive rightly the Lord’s Supper, that they examine themselves as to their knowledge of the meaning and object of this sacrament, their faith to feed upon Christ, and their repentance, love and new obedience; for coming in an unworthy manner would bring judgement on themselves.
* Hymn ~ “God of Grace”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 28:12-17
New Testament Reading: Matthew 4:1-11
Sermon: “Face to Face with the Enemy” (Highway to Heaven: Part 6) (Ephesians 6:10-18)
* Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
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
“Face to Face with the Enemy” (Highway to Heaven: Part 6) (Ephesians 6:10-18)
- Introduction
- The Encounter
- You are a soldier
- Satan’s tact
- Application
- Who is this foe?
- Assurance in our armor
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Pre-register for Fall, 2026 Sunday School, clipboards in Fellowship Hall
Today: “Fellowship Meal”, 12pm; Intentional and Informal: furthering our relationships with one another; hotdogs, please bring something to share
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Next Sunday: All Church Picnic (at Concordia Christian Academy), 1-4pm; please bring salad and side dish; Men’s Pie Baking Contest
Save the Date: August 23, All Church Picnic; Talent Show
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 23 (Highway to Heaven: Part 7)