Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Romans 11:33-36
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #1 ~ “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
Verse 5: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 119:105-112
New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10-17
Sermon: “Concluding the Matter” (Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)
Hymn ~ “Behold the Lamb”
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
“Concluding the Matter”
(Ecclesiastes 12:1-14)
I. Introduction
II. Seek God Now
A. A picture of decay
B. A brief biography
C. His closing two points
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Some more words for the non-believer
B. Here is the plan, believer
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 Class; Session 2; 11:45-1pm; lunch and childcare
Sunday School: Ends May 30; June 6 “Recognition Sunday” 9-9:45am
Membership Sunday: Did you take Membership Classes in March and now want to join? Let Pastor Rich know.
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 6/3); 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
Bible Day Camp: July 26-29; ages 5 through entering 5th grade
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: Colossians 1:1-2