Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him”
* Hymn ~ “O, Church Arise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-2
* Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong” (Men sing the last verse acapella)
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Sweet Canaan”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 89-90
Q. 89. How is the Word of God made effective to salvation?
A. 89. The Spirit of God makes the reading but especially the preaching of the Word, an effective means of convincing and converting sinners, and building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, to salvation.
Q. 90. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effective to salvation?
A. 90. We must attend to the Word with diligence, preparation and prayer, receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives, so that it may become effective to salvation.
* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Numbers 21:4-9
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:1-11
Sermon: “Come Die and Live” Part 4 of “Highway to Heaven” (John 3:14-18; Luke 9:23-25)
* Hymn #308 ~ “Jesus Paid It All”
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
“Come Die and Live” Part 4 of “Highway to Heaven” (John 3:14-18; Luke 9:23-25)
- Introduction
- Great Burden No More
- Before the cross
- Struggling up the “Hill of Difficulty”
- Application
- Justification: free
- Sanctification: costs everything
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Summer Choir, 9-9:45am, 7th grade and older
Today: Pre-register for Fall, 2026 Sunday School, clipboards in Fellowship Hall
Today: Happy Father’s Day! Please join us for ice cream after worship today
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Baby Shower, 6:30-8pm
Save the Date: All Church Picnics July 26 and August 23
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Highway to Heaven Part 5