Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
* Hymn ~ “Reformation Hymn”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 49:7
* Hymn #125 ~ “Let All Things Now Living”
Young Women’s Choir ~ “God Your Word”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 9-10
Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
A. 9. The work of creation is the making by God of all things from nothing, by his powerful word, in the space of six days, and all very good.
Q. 10. How did God create man?
A. 10. God created man, male and female, in his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with rule over the creatures.
* Hymn #650 ~ “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 67
New Testament Reading: Galatians 6:6-10
Sermon: “The Three Sphered Life” (Elder Ryan Frederick) (Titus 2:1-15)
* Hymn ~ “There Is a Redeemer”
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 Three Sphered Life” (Elder Ryan Frederick) (Titus 2:1-15)
- Introduction
- Exposition
- Establish sound doctrine (2:1)
- Sound domestic doctrine (2:2-10)
- Sound doctrinal grounds (2:11-15)
- Application
- The three sphered life of believers
- Christian flourishing in every sphere
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: Pastor Rich returns tomorrow
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Psalm 103:6; Westminster Shorter Catechism: Review Q/A 31-33
Wednesday: B.E.N. 6pm dinner, 6:35-7:30, classes and “singing w/ excellence”
Saturday: “A Christmas Market,” 10am-3pm
Next Sunday: ERC Single Ladies, Christmas cookies, Noon-3pm, sign up in Fellowship Hall
Nov. 20-21, 27-28: Wreath making, 10am-4pm, info in Fellowship Hall
Nov. 22: Decorating church for Christmas after church,
Save the Date: Ladies’ Advent Brunch 12/5; Choir Concert and Children’s Advent 12/13; Church Christmas Party 12/19
Church Center App: Have you joined?
Food Pantry: In the kitchen for members of ERC
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:129-144