Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Lord, Give Heed unto Our Plea”
* Hymn #15 ~ “Stand up and Bless the Lord”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
* Hymn #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism; Q&A 67-69
Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment?
A. 67. The sixth commandment is: You shall not murder.
Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment?
A. 68. The sixth commandment requires all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life and the life of others.
Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
A. 69. The sixth commandment forbids us to take our own life or to take unjustly the life of our neighbor, or anything tending to these ends.
* Hymn #512 ~ “I Lay My Sins on Jesus”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 59:15-20
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Sermon: “Time for Inventory” (Colossians 1:12b-14)
Hymn ~ “His Mercy is More”
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
“Time for Inventory”
(Colossians 1:12b-14)
I. Introduction
II. Qualified, Rescued, and Redeemed
A. The depth of each word
B. Get rid of the “add-ons”
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Look over your shoulder for a moment
B. Examine your life
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: Our missionaries to Muslims, Kyle and Courtney are with us
Today: Brief “Bible Day Camp” meeting for helpers after 10am worship
Reschedule Today’s Church Picnic: July 11th 1t Tacoma Baptist playfield (2052 South 64th St); A-L bring side dish and salad; M-Z bring side dish and dessert; 1-4pm; shade and fun 😊
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 1:125-17