Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #30 ~ “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 147:8-11
* Hymn #103 ~ “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ How Firm a Foundation
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed (A.D. 451)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn #59 ~ “Forever Settled in the Heavens”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 118:19-24
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:1-3
Sermon: “Will Yours be a Great Fall?” (Psalm 119:81-96)
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, To Christ Draw Near”
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
“Will Yours be a Great Fall?” (Psalm 119:81-96)
- Introduction
- Afflicted but Not Without Hope
- In a bad way
- Standing on the Word of God
- Application
- Time for Bible study
- Only two foundations
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: Ladies’ Advent Planning Meeting; WTR 11:45am
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Psalm 103:3; Westminster Shorter Catechism: Review Q/A 31
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; 12pm; potluck, brief program, crafts, Medieval themed, encouraged to dress according to time period
Church Center App: Have you joined? See QR below
Please: No food or drink in the Sanctuary
Food Pantry: In the kitchen for members of ERC
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:97-112