Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Look Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious”
* Hymn #347 ~ “The Church’s One Foundation”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Anthem ~ “Praise Ye”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 49-52
Q. 49. Which is the second commandment?
A. 49. The second commandment is: You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to thousands who love me and keep my commandments.
Q. 50. What are the duties required in the second commandment?
A. 50. The second commandment requires us to receive, observe, and keep pure and entire all such religious worship and ordinances as God has appointed in his Word.
Q. 51. What is forbidden in the second commandment?
A. 51. The second commandment forbids the worship of God by images, or any other way not appointed in his Word.
Q. 52. What are the reasons attached to the second commandment?
A. 52. The reasons attached to the second commandment are God’s authority as our lawgiver, the fact that we belong to him, and the zeal he has for his own worship.
* Hymn ~ “Every Promise of Your Word”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 26:14-20
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:15-19
Sermon: “Redeeming Ruth” (Ruth 1:1-5)
Hymn #97 ~ “We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator”
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
“Redeeming Ruth” (Ruth 1:1-5)
I. Introduction
II. Introduction to Ruth
III. The Story Begins
A. The significance of a name
B. Never should have left
IV. Conclusion and Application
A. What is the “Redemptive/Historical” message?
B. Ruth needs a redeemer. So do we.
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: “Reformation Sunday”, after worship in FH; fun, educational, and candy
Today: Need Nursery help for Conference on Saturday; 8:30-11:30am, 12:30-3pm, and 3-5:30pm; see Pastor Rich
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups
Friday-Saturday: “Slaying Leviathan” Conference: Recovering the Christian tradition of resisting government overreach; begins 6pm Friday and 8:30am Sat.
November 3: ERC MOMS Book Swap, 10-11:30am; all welcome
November 6 and 20: Membership Class, 11:45-1pm, lunch/childcare; signup in FH; Please read Session #1 material prior to first class
Christmas Bazaar: Nov. 12 in FH, 10am-4pm
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 1:6-18