Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3
* Hymn ~ “Christ, the Sure and Steady Anchor”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #95 ~ “Though Troubles Assail Us”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:1-10
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 12:5-11
Sermon: “Hardened or Softened?” (Psalm 119:65-80)
* Hymn #691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
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
“Hardened or Softened?” (Psalm 119:65-80)
- Introduction
- Back from Wandering Away
- God honors obedience
- Desire to be around the “God-fearing”
- Application
- The goodness of God in trials
- How do you respond to God’s corrective hand?
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)
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:35 classes for children, “Learning to Sing with Excellence”
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Psalm 103:1-2; Westminster Shorter Catechism: Review Q/A’s 28, 29, and 30
October 30-31: “The Weight of Glory: Theology, Culture, and the Renewal of Christian Civilization”; register on our website
November 1: “All Saint’s Day” Celebration
Church Center App: Have you joined?
Please: No food or drink in the Sanctuary
Food Pantry: In the kitchen for members of ERC
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:81-96