Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
* Hymn #98 ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Revelation 15:3-4
* Hymn #715 ~ “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 63-66
Q. 63. Which is the fifth commandment?
A. 63. The fifth commandment is: Honor your father and your mother so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Q. 64. What is required in the fifth commandment?
A. 64. The fifth commandment requires us to preserve the honor and perform the duties belonging to everyone in their different positions and relationships in life.
Q. 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment?
A. 65. The fifth commandment forbids us to neglect or to do anything against the honor and duty which belongs to everyone in their various positions and relationships in life.
Q. 66. What is the reason attached to the fifth commandment?
A. 66. The reason attached to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (so far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all those who keep this commandment.
* Hymn #261 ~ “What Wondrous Love Is This”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Joshua 24:14-15
New Testament Reading: Luke 9:18-27
Sermon: “You Follow Me?” (John 21:18-25)
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Amen”
* Hymn #125 ~ “Let All Things Now Living”
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
“You Follow Me?” (John 21:18-25)
- Introduction
- “Follow Me”
- Peter’s future
- “What about John?”
- Application
- Comparing God’s dealings with us to His dealings with others
- Fairness isn’t one of God’s attributes
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: Help decorate the church for Advent and Christmas, 12:15pm
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: No B.E.N. (Thanksgiving week)
Saturday: Memorial, 1pm
December Dates: Ladies’ Advent Brunch (12/6); Church Christmas Party (12/13); Children’s Christmas Pageant (12/14)
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 1:1-22