Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”
* Hymn ~ “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn #55 ~ “To God Be the Glory”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 96-97
Q. 96. What is the Lord’s Supper?
A. 96. The Lord’s Supper is a sacrament in which, by giving and receiving bread and wine according to Christ’s appointment, his death is proclaimed, and those who receive rightly are by faith (and not by the mouth in a physical manner) made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace.
Q. 97. What is required to receive rightly the Lord’s Supper?
A. 97. It is required of those who would receive rightly the Lord’s Supper, that they examine themselves as to their knowledge of the meaning and object of this sacrament, their faith to feed upon Christ, and their repentance, love and new obedience; for coming in an unworthy manner would bring judgement on themselves.
* Hymn #304 ~ “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 23
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 5:1-5
Sermon: “The Sheep Gate” (John 10:7-10)
* Hymn ~ “Behold the Lamb” (The Communion Hymn)
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
“The Sheep Gate” (John 10:7-10)
- Introduction
- “I am the Gate, too”
- He is the only gate
- Clarifying v. 10
- Application
- Understand what you have been given
- Appreciate what you have been given
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: Reformation Sunday! Children invited after church to experience “Characters of Consequence”
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm, 6th-12th grade, dinner, games, singing, and lesson; Fellowship Hall
Thursday: Baby Shower; 6:30-8pm
Saturday: ERC’s “A Christmas Market,” 10am-3pm; in FH; much to purchase
November 14 and 15: “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
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 10:11-21