Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”
* Hymn #165 ~ “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
* Hymn #599 ~ “Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 98-99
Q. 98. What is prayer?
A. 98. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies.
Q. 99. What rule has God given for our direction in prayer?
A. 99. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s Prayer.
* Hymn #87 ~ “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 17:31-37
New Testament Reading: Romans 9:6-13
Sermon: “His Sheep” (John 10:11-21)
* Hymn ~ “Good Shepherd of My Soul”
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
“His Sheep” (John 10:11-21)
- Introduction
- The Shepherd and His Flock
- What makes this Shepherd “good”?
- Jesus must save
- Application
- Some comforting doctrine
- No unknown sheep
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)
Tonight: Young Adult Study, 6-7:30pm
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes for all
Thursday and Friday: “Digital Discipleship: Guiding Kids Through Tech and Faith,” 6pm at Sound Christian Academy, $10 for both nights
Luke 2 Challenge: Young and old invited to memorize Luke 2:8-14 and recite together at Children’s Advent Celebration and Christmas Concert; December 8
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
December Dates: December 7: Ladies’ Advent Brunch; December 8: Christmas Concert and Children’s Advent Celebration; December 14: Church Christmas Party
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 10:22-29