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