Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
* Hymn #715 ~ “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Daniel 2:20-22
* Hymn #98 ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Job 40:1-14
New Testament Reading: Romans 11:33-36
Sermon: “It’s Providential” (Ruth 2:1-12)
Hymn #128 ~ “God Moves In a Mysterious Way”
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
“It’s Providential” (Ruth 2:1-12)
I. Introduction
II. In the Field of Boaz
A. The significance of “Ruth the Moabite”
B. She ends up in Boaz’s field
III. Application
A. A word about typology
B. Where are you in this story?
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 Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Membership Class, Session #2; 11:45-1pm
Monday: Looking for volunteers to help put up church Christmas decorations, 12:30pm
Wednesday: No Bible Education Night (due to week of Thanksgiving)
Next Sunday: First Sunday of Advent
December Dates: Dec. 3 “Ladies Advent Brunch,” 9:30-11:15am, sign up in FH; Dec. 4 “Choir Concert and Children’s Advent Celebration,” 3pm, sign up in FH to help with crafts; Dec. 16 “Church Christmas Party,” high school and up, gift exchange ($15), hors d’oeuvres and dessert
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Ruth 2:13-23