October 20, 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 #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 147:8-11

* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “A Joyful Song of Praise”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: The 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 #600 ~ “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 34:11-16

New Testament Reading: Matthew 9:35-38

Sermon: “Sheep Savior” (John 10:1-6)

* Hymn ~ “Jesus, the Shepherd of 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

“Sheep Savior” (John 10:1-6)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Shepherd and His Flock
    1. Jesus, the Good Shepherd
    2. False shepherds abound
  3. Application
    1. Called out by name
    2. Election: undeniable

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, 11:45 in WTR

Today: 3rd Sunday Prayer in Sanctuary, 11:45-12:45

Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes for all children and youth; Adult Class: “Stuff We Should Know”

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; December 8

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: Pastor Henry