Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #122 ~ “God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: 2 Samuel 22:17-20
* Hymn ~ “By Faith”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #87 ~ “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 17:14-20
New Testament Reading: James 2:14-17
Sermon: “A Pleasing Faith” (Ecclesiastes 11:1-10)
Hymn #528 ~ “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”
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
“A Pleasing Faith”
(Ecclesiastes 11:1-10)
I. Introduction
II. Live by Faith
A. Solomon calls for a verdict
B. By faith and with joy
III. Application and Conclusion
A. We please God by our faith
B. We displease God by our lack of it
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: Music Interest Meeting; 11:30am
Today: Membership Class; Session 1; 11:45-1pm; lunch and childcare
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday evening beginning May 20; 7pm: “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”;
Friday Study Group: Dr. Francis Schaeffer’s “How Should We Then Live”, video and discussion, every other Friday.
Saturday: Church Yard Sale at the Hamlin’s; 9am-3pm; need you and your stuff
Next Sunday: Membership Class, Session 2
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: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14