May 16, 2021 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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