Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #604 ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Colossians 2:6-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A 20-22
Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the state of sin and misery?
A. 20. God, solely out of his love and mercy, from all eternity elected some to everlasting life, and entered into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the state of sin and misery, and to bring them into a state of salvation by a Redeemer.
Q. 21. Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
A. 21. The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God became man, and so was and continues to be God and man, in two distinct natures and one person forever.
Q. 22. How did Christ, the Son of God, become man?
A. 22. Christ, the Son of God, became man by taking to himself a body and a soul like ours, being conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin.
* Hymn ~ “Remembrance of Church Privileges (Psalm 137)”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 2 Kings 25:1-7
New Testament Reading: Revelation 19:1-5
Sermon: “Good Reason for the Curse” (Psalm 137:1-9)
Hymn ~ “His Robes for Mine”
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
“Good Reason for the Curse” (Psalm 137)
I. Introduction
II. The Despair of Exile
A. Raw emotion
B. Stage set for imprecatory prayer
III. Application
A. Struggling with this?
B. Sing the songs of our homeland
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)
Today: Vote of affirmation for Council recommended new officers
Wednesday: Math Tutoring Club, 5:30-6pm; math help provided
Wednesday: BEN, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and testimony
Next Sunday: Reformation Celebration, after worship; activities, food, candy
ERC “Christmas Market”: Nov. 11am, 10am-4pm
Sacred Road: Join our ministry team to Yakama Reservation, July 27-Aug. 4
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: Psalm 138:1-8