October 13, 2024 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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)

  1. Introduction
  2. Behold Who He Is
  3. Behold Him as He Is
  4. Behold What He Is
  5. 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

Stockholm Syndrome Christianity Book Launch Party: February 28, 2025