Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3
* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 6:1-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, To Christ Draw Near”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 130:3-8
New Testament Reading: Matthew 18:23-35
Sermon: “It’s the Church, Let’s Look Like It” (Colossians 3:12-14)
Hymn #359 ~ “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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
“It’s the Church, Let’s Look Like It” (Colossians 3:12-14)
I. Introduction
II. Bear With One Another
A. “I am chosen, holy, and beloved!”
B. Put on these clothes
III. Application and Conclusion
A. The text is to describe the church
B. Let’s age and mature out of the nursery
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table).
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all.
Next Sunday: Reformation Sunday; after worship (11:30-1pm); Pilgrim’s Progress, games, crafts; candy; “Pilgrim’s Progress” movie at 4pm.
Membership Class: Nov. 7 and 14; 11:45am–1pm; lunch and childcare; sign up in FH.
Women’s Fellowship and Book Study: Nov. 4 (first Thursdays); 6:30-8pm; see Lisa or Krystin
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 3:15-17