Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “At the Name of Jesus”
* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:12-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 91-93
Q. 91. How do the sacraments become effective means of salvation?
A. 91. The sacraments become effective means of salvation not because of any power in them or in him who administers them, but only by the blessing of Christ and the working of his Spirit in those who receive them in faith.
Q. 92. What is a sacrament?
A. 92. A sacrament is a holy ordinance appointed by Christ, by which, by visible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed and applied to believers.
Q. 93. Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?
A. 93. The sacraments of the New Testament are, two only, Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, and these take the place of Circumcision and the Passover in the Old Testament.
* Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-27
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:12-25
Sermon: “Behold the Son” (Ryan Frederick) (Hebrews 1:1-4)
* Hymn ~ “Behold Our God”
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
“Behold the Son” (Ryan Frederick) (Hebrews 1:1-4)
- Introduction
- Behold Who He Is
- Behold Him as He Is
- Behold What He Is
- Application
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: 3rd Sunday Prayer in Sanctuary, 11:45-12:45
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: BENYO Kickoff; 6th-12th graders and their families; 6pm; FH
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register at church website
November 9: ERC’s “A Christmas Market,” 10am-3pm
Luke 2 Challenge: Young and old invited to memorize Luke 2:8-14 and recite together at Children’s Advent Celebration and Christmas Concert, Dec 8th
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 10:1-6