Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Send Down Thy Truth, O God”
* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 100-102
Q. 100. What does the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A. 100. The preface of the Lord’s Prayer (which is, Our Father in heaven) teaches us firstly to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to a father able and ready to help us; and secondly, that we should pray with and for others.
Q. 101. What do we pray for in the first request?
A. 101. In the first request (which is, Hallowed be your name) we pray that God may enable us and others to glorify him in all in which he makes himself known; and that he would overrule all things for his own glory.
Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second request?
A. 102. In the second request (which is, Your kingdom come) we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed, that the kingdom of grace may be advanced and ourselves and others brought into it and kept in it; and that Christ’s return and the kingdom of glory may come quickly.
* Hymn ~ “A Triune Prayer”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:1-10
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:5-10
Sermon: “God Says” (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
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
“God Says” (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
I. Introduction
II. Live to Please God
A. Time to exhort
B. Sanctification: not a choice
III. Application
A. Understanding the will of God
B. Some more on our sanctification
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: 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
Tuesday: Summer Youth Study, 5:30-8:30 pm, 6th-12 grade, do read 1 John 1
Adult Choir: Sunday’s 9-9:45am, new members welcome, 7th grade and older
Thursday: Ladies Bible Study (every other Thursday); 7-8:30pm; “Holiness of God” by RC Sproul; childcare available
Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30pm, “Theology Proper”
Next Sunday: Men’s Singing Class (all July), 11:30am-Noon
Summer Church Picnics: July 30, and August 20
Bible Day Camp: July 10-13; 9-11:30am; K-5th grade, registration now full, can still volunteer to help
Summer Park Days: See email with schedule and locations (play dates)
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18