Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 111:10
* Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”
Anthem ~ “All Earth Rejoice With a Gladsome Voice”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:7-12
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #316 ~ “The Mighty God, the Lord”
Means of Grace
Receiving of New Members
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11
New Testament Reading: Luke 4:14-21
Sermon: “Him Alone” (Colossians 1:3-8)
Hymn ~ “Come to the Waters”
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
“Him Alone”
(Colossians 1:3-8)
I. Introduction
II. Thanking the One Responsible
A. God receives the congratulation
B. The evidence of salvation
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Many suitors want credit
B. It is God’s Good News
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three.
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: Membership Sunday
Next Sunday: Begin two identical worship services; 8am and 10am; We honor our high school graduates.
Adult Choir: Summer schedule begins 6/13: Sundays 9:10-9:50. New members welcome, ages 7th grade and up.
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 6/17); 7pm; “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 6/18); 7:30pm
Next Sunday: Summer Kickoff for Youth (6th-12th); Foot Golf; sign up in FH
June 27: Church Picnic at the Hamlin’s
Bible Day Camp: July 26-29; ages 5 through entering 5th grade
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 1:9-12a