June 11, 2023 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

 

* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-2

 

* Hymn ~ “Behold Our God”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 98-99

 

Q. 98. What is prayer?

A. 98. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies.

 

Q. 99. What rule has God given for our direction in prayer?

A. 99. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s Prayer.

 

* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

 

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Job 2:1-10

 

New Testament Reading: Luke 4:1-13

 

Sermon: “Can the Devil Make Me Do It?” (1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:5)

 

Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near”

 

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

“Can the Devil Make Me Do It?” (1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:5)

I. Introduction

 

II. Longing for the Thessalonians

 

A. Satan hindered him?

 

B. A divine appointment with affliction

 

III. Application

 

A. Who does Satan hate?

 

B. He can’t do anything unless God allows

 

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: We celebrate our High School graduates

 

Adult Choir: Sunday’s 9-9:45am, new members welcome, 7th grade and older

 

Abortion Ministry Outreach: Monday @ TPP 10am-12; Thursday @ TPP meet at ERC 8:30am

 

Tuesday: Summer Youth Dinner and Study, 6th-12th grade); sign up in FH

 

Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology (every other Friday); 7:30pm discussing “Everyone’s a Theologian” by RC Sproul

 

Saturday: Final Ladies’ Winter/Spring Bible Study, 8:30-10am, Brunch to follow

 

Next Sunday: Father’s Day Celebration to follow worship

 

Ladies Bible Study: Beginning June 29 (every other Thursday); 7-8:30pm; “Holiness of God” by RC Sproul; childcare available

 

Summer Church Picnics: June 25, July 30, and August 20

 

Summer Park Days: forthcoming email with schedule and locations

 

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

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

 

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

 

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