Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 147:8-11
* Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong”
Children’s Choir ~ “We Thank You, God”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 45-48
Q. 45. Which is the first commandment?
A. 45. The first commandment is: You shall have no other gods before me.
Q. 46. What is required in the first commandment?
A. 46. The first commandment requires us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God and our God; and to worship and glorify him accordingly.
Q. 47. What is forbidden in the first commandment?
A. 48. The first commandment forbids the denial of, or failure to worship and glorify, the true God as God and our God; and it forbids giving that worship and glory to any other which is due to God alone.
Q. 48. What do the words “before me” in the first commandment teach us?
A. 48. These words “before me” in the first commandment teach us that God, who sees all things, takes notice of and is much displeased with the sin of having any other God.
* Hymn #67 ~ “Not unto Us, O Lord of Heaven”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Judges 2:11-15
New Testament Reading: Acts 19:28-41
Sermon: “About Him, Not Us” (1 Corinthians 16:1-24)
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
“About Him, Not Us” (1 Corinthians 16:1-24)
I. Introduction
II. Fulfill the Work of the Church
A. A proper closing
B. The Gospel is confrontation
III. Application and Conclusion
A. We are on a mission
B. Why was the church so messed up?
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Thursday: ERC Mom’s Group, 10-11:30am; “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”; childcare
Thursday: Young Adult’s Group, 6-8pm
Next Sunday: “Reformation Sunday”; after worship; teaching, games, food
October 28-29: “Slaying Leviathan” Conference: Recovering the Christian tradition of resisting government overreach; register on website
November 6 and 20: Membership Class, 11:45-1pm, lunch/childcare; signup in FH
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Ruth 1:1-5