Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
* Hymn ~ “O Church, Arise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 111:10
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Anthem ~ “The Servant Song”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:9-13
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Speak, O Lord”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:13-16
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:14-20
Sermon: “The Church as Mother and Father” (1 Thessalonians 2:10-16)
Hymn #347 ~ “The Church’s One Foundation”
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 Church as Mother and Father” (1 Thessalonians 2:10-16)
I. Introduction
II. Preachers and Believers
A. Paul’s defense
B. More evidence of saving faith
III. Application
A. The church as mother
B. The church as father
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and 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: Forum to answer questions re: our stewardship of Sound Christian Academy; 11:45am
Abortion Ministry Outreach: Monday @ TPP; Wednesday @ FWPP
Wednesday: “ERC Ladies Painting Night,” 6:30-8:30pm in FH; dessert, too; HS age and above; limited capacity; advanced registration and $15 ticket purchase required
Men’s Fireside Theology: Beginning June 16 (every other Friday); 7:30pm discussing “Everyone’s a Theologian” by RC Sproul
Ladies Bible Study: Beginning June 29 (every other Thursday; 7-8:30pm; “Holiness of God” by RC Sproul; childcare available
Summer Church Picnics: June 25, July 30, and August 20
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:17 – 3:5