July 25, 2021 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

 

* Hymn #75 ~ “O Father, You Are Sovereign”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 43:11-13

 

* Hymn ~ “Give Praise to God”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism; Q&A 76-78

 

Q. 76. Which is the ninth commandment?

A. 76. The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.

 

Q. 77. What is required in the ninth commandment?

A. 77. The ninth commandment requires us to maintain and promote truth between men, and our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially when called upon to bear witness.

 

Q. 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?

A. 78. The ninth commandment forbids whatever misrepresents truth, or is injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.

 

* Hymn #689 ~ “Be Still, My Soul”

 

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 13:1-6

 

New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 11:24-29

 

Sermon: “Rejoice in Affliction—Really?” (Colossians 1:24-25)

 

Hymn #128 ~ “God Moves in a Mysterious Way”

 

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

“Rejoice in Affliction—Really?”
(Colossians 1:24-25)

I. Introduction

 

II. Suffering and Affliction

 

A. Suffering blesses the church

 

B. His divine commissioning

 

III. Application and Conclusion

 

A. ‘Why me?”

 

B. Accepting and rejoicing

 

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)

 

Monday through Thursday: Bible Day Camp “Growing in Christ”; 9:15-11:30am; K-5th grade; see Pastor Henry

 

Friday: High School Youth Night; 6-9pm;

 

Saturday: Council Retreat, Noon-4pm; at the Hamlin’s

 

Adult Study: “Surprised by Suffering”, Sproul video; 5:45-8:45pm (next 8/6)

 

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

 

August 15: All-Church Picnic; Men’s Pie Baking Contest; Talent Show

 

Church Pantry: Available in kitchen

 

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 1:26-29