Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Send Down Thy Truth, O God”
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 147:5-6
* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:14-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 37:1-9
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 13
Sermon: “More Faith and More Love” (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13)
Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong”
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
“More Faith and More Love” (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13)
I. Introduction
II. Timothy’s Encouraging Report
A. No earthly reason the church should survive
B. The coming Day of the Lord
III. Application
A. Present in the young believer
B. And to be more in the mature believer
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 fathers
Next Sunday: All-Church Picnic, 1-4pm @ Sound Christian Academy; A-L please bring salad and side dish, M-Z please bring dessert and side dish; church providing chicken; bring lawn games
Adult Choir: Sunday’s 9-9:45am, new members welcome, 7th grade and older
Abortion Ministry Outreach: Monday @ TPP 10am-12; Saturday Hymn Sing @ TPP 9-9:30am (church invited)
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
Men’s Singing Class: Sundays in July, 11:30am-Noon
Bible Day Camp: July 10-13; 9-11:30am; K-5th grade, now full, can register for waitlist
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 4:1-12