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

 

“Post Tenebras Lux” Conference: November 1-2, 2024