Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”
* Hymn #125 ~ “Let All Things Now Living”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 49:7
* Hymn #97 ~ “We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “The Good Shepherd”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 100-102
Q. 100. What does the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A. 100. The preface of the Lord’s Prayer (which is, Our Father in heaven) teaches us firstly to draw near to God with all holy reverence and confidence as children to a father able and ready to help us; and secondly, that we should pray with and for others.
Q. 101. What do we pray for in the first request?
A. 101. In the first request (which is, Hallowed be your name) we pray that God may enable us and others to glorify him in all in which he makes himself known; and that he would overrule all things for his own glory.
Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second request?
A. 102. In the second request (which is, Your kingdom come) we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed, that the kingdom of grace may be advanced and ourselves and others brought into it and kept in it; and that Christ’s return and the kingdom of glory may come quickly.
* Hymn ~ “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:6-9
New Testament Reading: Romans 1:18-25
Sermon: “Forever His” (John 10:22-29)
* Hymn ~ “The Perfect Wisdom of Our God”
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
“Forever His” (John 10:22-29)
- Introduction
- Eternally Secured
- More blessing for his sheep
- “No one is able to snatch them”
- Application
- No safer place to be
- The perseverance of the saints
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: “Time of Prayer”, 11:45-12:45pm, in the sanctuary
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Friday: dinner and fellowship for 6th-12th graders and their families, 6-8pm
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 10:30-42