Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
* Hymn #710 ~ “God of Our Fathers”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
* Hymn ~ “By Faith”
Anthem ~ “Run the Race”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:9-13
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 20-22
Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the state of sin and misery?
A. 20. God, solely out of his love and mercy, from all eternity elected some to everlasting life, and entered into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the state of sin and misery, and to bring them into a state of salvation by a Redeemer.
Q. 21. Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
A. 21. The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two distinct natures and one person forever.
Q. 22. How did Christ, the Son of God, become man?
A. 22. Christ, the Son of God, became man by taking to himself a body and a soul like ours, being conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.
* Hymn #580 ~ “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 119:9-16
New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Sermon: “Running Purposely” (1 Corinthians 9:15-27)
Hymn #649 ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”
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
“Running Purposely” (1 Corinthians 9:15-27)
I. Introduction
II. More Self-Denial
A. Paul had a job to do
B. A passion to be used by God
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Have you entered the race?
B. Some common problems when running the race
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: “Abortion Clinic Ministry” meeting, 11:30am in WTR
Thursday: “Youth and Parent Summer Study”, 5:30-8:30pm; “12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You”; Eat, play, and learn
Friday: “Equipping the Saints”, studying “The Weapon of Prayer”, 6-9pm
Summer Church Picnics: July 24 (Men’s Pie Baking Contest), and August 21 (Talent Show)
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14