Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Not unto Us, O Lord”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (musical bridge before vs 6)
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Daniel 2:20-22
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:1-6
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 57-59
Q. 57. Which is the fourth commandment?
A. 57. The fourth commandment is: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the stranger within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all that is in them, but he rested the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the seventh day and made it holy.
Q. 58. What is required in the fourth commandment?
A. 58. The fourth commandment requires the keeping holy to God such set times as he has appointed in his Word, in particular, one whole day in seven.
Q. 59. Which day of the seven has God appointed to be the weekly Sabbath?
A. 59. From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, God appointed the seventh day of the week to be the weekly Sabbath, but thereafter he appointed the first day of the week, to continue to the end of the world, which is the Christian Sabbath or Lord’s Day.
* Hymn ~ “Turn your Eyes”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9
New Testament Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon: “Successful Fishing” (John 21:1-14)
* Hymn #688 ~ “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!”
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
“Successful Fishing” (John 21:1-14)
- Introduction
- The Miraculous Catch of Fish
- Why chapter 21?
- A miracle with a lesson
- Application
- Unable on our own
- One of Jesus’ last lessons
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: “Membership Class: Session #2; 11:45am-1pm; warehouse
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Bible Study for all
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: John 21:15-17