November 12, 2023 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”

 

* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Daniel 2:20-22

 

* Hymn ~ “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

 

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A 27-28

 

Q. 27. In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance; in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; in being buried; and in continuing under the power of death for a time.

 

Q. 28. In what does Christ’s exaltation consist?

Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

 

* Hymn #536 ~ “Searcher of Hearts, from Mine Erase”

 

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:23-29

 

New Testament Reading: Romans 11:33-36

 

Sermon: “Exposed” (Psalm 139:1-24)

 

Hymn #461 ~ “Not What My Hands Have Done”

 

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

“Exposed” (Psalm 139)

I. Introduction

 

II. Search Me, O God

 

A. The all seeing and all present God

 

B. And He is creative and holy, too

 

III. Application

 

A. Some insight from Lewis

 

B. God sees you!

 

Announcements

Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and Worship.

 

Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)

 

Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)

 

Abortion Outreach: Monday, 9-11am at TPP; Thursday, 8:30am at TPP

 

Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm

 

Wednesday: BENYO; 6th-12th graders, 6-7:30pm; dinner, games, and discussion

 

Double Baby Shower: Nov. 18, 10am

 

Christmas Decorating: Nov. 30, 11am

 

Sacred Road: Join our ministry team to Yakama Reservation, July 27-Aug. 4

 

December Dates: 12/2 Ladies’ Advent Brunch; 12/8 Christmas Party; 12/15 Swing Dance; 12/17 Children’s Pageant; 12/25 Christmas Day Worship

 

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

 

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

 

Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 140:1-13

 

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