Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 147:5
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Colossians 2:6-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 91-93
Q. 91. How do the sacraments become effective means of salvation?
A. 91. The sacraments become effective means of salvation not because of any power in them or in him who administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of his Spirit in those who receive them in faith.
Q. 92. What is a sacrament?
A. 92. A sacrament is a holy ordinance appointed by Christ, by which, by visible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed and applied to believers.
Q. 93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
A. 93. The sacraments of the New Testament are, two only, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, and these take the place of Circumcision and the Passover in the Old Testament.
* Hymn #87 ~ “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 146
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-12
Sermon: “Prepared?” Part 5 of “Highway to Heaven” (1 Peter 5:8-10; Ephesians 2:19-22)
* Hymn ~ “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
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
“Prepared?” Part 5 of “Highway to Heaven” (1 Peter 5:8-10; Ephesians 2:19-22)
- Introduction
- Ready for the Journey
- The “Palace Beautiful”
- Experiencing church
- Application
- You need the church and the church needs you
- Not an option!
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: Pre-register for Fall, 2026 Sunday School, clipboards in Fellowship Hall
Today: Prayer Meeting, (11:45-12:45pm)
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Thursday: Ladies’ Summer Study, “Stepping Heavenward” chapters 6-10; 7pm
Next Sunday: Sabbath Fellowship begins, 12pm; Intentional and Informal: furthering our relationships with one another; hotdogs, please bring something to share
Save the Date: All Church Picnics July 26 and August 23
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 (Recognizing our nation’s 250th birthday)