Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #391 ~ “Safely through Another Week”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Anthem ~ “Trust in the Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 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 ~ “Not in Me”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 31:26-31
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-7
Sermon: “For the Wives” (Colossians 3:18)
Hymn #719 ~ “A Christian Home”
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
“For the Wives” (Colossians 3:18)
I. Introduction
II. The Wife’s Responsibility
A. Is Christianity sexist?
B. Preaching to the wife’s weakness
III. Application and Conclusion
A. The greater meaning of marriage
B. To the unmarried: marry wisely
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Ladies’ Advent Brunch Planning meeting, 11:30am
Today: Membership Class; session #1; 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45 classes and Small Groups for all
Next Sunday: Membership Class, session #2, 11:45-1pm; lunch and childcare
December 1: Help decorate the church for Christmas, 10:30am
December Dates: Dec. 4 Ladies’ Advent Brunch; Dec. 12 Children’s Christmas Pageant; Dec. 17: Church Christmas Party
Baby/Bridal Shower Organizer: Interested? See Pastor Rich
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 3:19