Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
* Hymn #44 ~ “How Great Thou Art” Vs 1, 3, Refrain, 4, Refrain
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship:
* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 87-88
Q. 87. What is repentance unto life?
A. 87. Repentance leading to life is a saving grace, by which a sinner having truly realized his sin and grasped the mercy of God in Christ, turns from his sin with grief and hatred and turns to God with full resolve and effort after new obedience.
Q. 88. What are the outward and ordinary means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption?
A. 88. The outward and ordinary means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer, and all these are made effective in the salvation of the elect.
* Hymn ~ “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 14:1-3
New Testament Reading: Romans 3:9-19
Sermon: “Doomed” Part 1 of “Highway to Heaven” (Romans 1:18-22)
* Hymn #359 ~ “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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
“Doomed” (Romans 1:18-22)
- Introduction
- Intro to “Highway to Heaven”
- The Journey Begins
- He is you. He is me
- Born doomed
- Application
- Acknowledge your “Burden”
- Read the Book
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Pews have been cleaned. No food/drink helps them remain clean!
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Saturday: All-Church Yard Sale; 9am-3pm; clean, sellable items; please sign up in Fellowship Hall to help
Next Sunday: H.S. Graduation and Sunday School Recognition, 9-9:45am
June 13: Single “Ladies Connect Luncheon”, 11am, sign up in Fellowship Hall
June 19: “Offensive Christianity: Restoring Strength of Men in a Feminized Age”, 6-9pm; register here.
Save the Date: All Church Picnics July 26 and August 23
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Matthew 7:13-14 (Highway to Heaven: Part 2)