Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Lord, Give Heed unto Our Plea”
* Hymn #571 ~ “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 147:5-6
* Hymn ~ “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:19-21
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism; Q&A 63-66
Q. 63. Which is the fifth commandment?
A. 63. The fifth commandment is: Honor your father and your mother so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Q. 64. What is required in the fifth commandment?
A. 64. The fifth commandment requires us to preserve the honor and perform the duties belonging to everyone in their different positions and relationships in life.
Q. 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?
A. 65. The fifth commandment forbids us to neglect or to do anything against the honor and duty which belongs to everyone in their various positions and relationships in life.
Q. 66. What is the reason attached to the fifth commandment?
A. 66. The reason attached to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (so far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all those who keep this commandment.
* Hymn #717 ~ “Blest the Man That Fears Jehovah”
Means of Grace
(8am) Receiving of New Members
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 111:1-10
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:18-25
Sermon: “The Man Who Fears God” (Psalm 112:1-10)
Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong” (to the tune of “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #295)
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
“The Man Who Fears God”
(Psalm 112:1-10)
I. Introduction
II. The Righteous Man
A. The blessings of fearing God
B. Futility for those who do not
III. Application and Conclusion
A. They are always watching
B. God’s faithfulness despite our shortcomings
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)
Today: Adult Choir summer schedule; 9:10-9:50am; 7th grade and up
Today: Happy Father’s Day!
Next Sunday: Our missionaries to Muslims, Kyle and Courtney (and kids) will be with us
Next Sunday: Church Picnic at Tacoma Baptist playfield; A-L bring side dish and salad; M-Z bring side dish and dessert; everything else provided; 1-4pm
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 7/1); 7pm; “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 7/16); 7:30pm
Surprised by Suffering: Sproul video series; Friday’s; 5:45-8:45, 7/9
Bible Day Camp: July 26-29; ages 5 through entering 5th grade, signup today
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 1:12b-14