July 2, 2023 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

  • Preparation for Worship

    Prelude and Silent Prayer

     

    Introit ~ “Send Down Thy Truth, O God”

     

    * Hymn #44 ~ “How Great Thou Art”

     

    Welcome and Announcements

     

    Adoration of God

    Call to Worship: Job 42:1-6

     

    * Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

     

    Confession of Sin

    * Reading of the Law: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

     

    Assurance of Pardon

     

    * Hymn #319 ~ “Day of Judgement! Day of Wonders”

     

    Means of Grace

    Sacrament of Baptism

     

    Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

     

    Old Testament Reading: Exodus 19:16-20

     

    New Testament Reading: Revelation 19:6-10

     

    Sermon: “His Return!” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

     

    Hymn #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”

     

    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

  • “His Return!” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

    I. Introduction

     

    II. Jesus’ Return

     

    A. Some misunderstandings to clear up

     

    B. A conquering return

     

    III. Application

     

    A. This is our future!

     

    B. Part of Jesus’ “reunion tour?”

     

  • Announcements

    Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 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: Men’s Singing Class (all July); 11:30am-Noon, 7th and up

     

    Tonight: Summer Park Fellowship, Wildwood Park 5-8pm

     

    Abortion Ministry Outreach: Monday @ TPP 10-12pm; Thursday @ TPP 9:30am

     

    Thursday: Summer Park Fellowship, Owen Beach 11am-1pm

     

    Next Sunday: DECo (our church homeschool co-op) for all new and prospective families to answer questions and prepare for coming school year; WTR @ 11:45am

     

    Summer Church Picnics: July 30, and August 20

     

    Bible Day Camp: July 10-13; 9-11:30am; K-5th grade, registration now full, can still volunteer to help

     

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

     

    Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

     

    Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families (in kitchen)

     

    Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

     

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