Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (musical bridge before last verse)
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn ~ “The Perfect Wisdom of Our God”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Know the Book”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 7-8
Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?
A. 7. The decrees of God are his eternal plan, according to the purpose of his will, by which, for his own glory, he has foreordained whatever comes to pass; yet in such a manner as to be in no way the author of sin.
Q. 8. How does God carry out his decrees?
A. 8. God carries out his decrees in the works of creation and providence.
* Hymn ~ “Thy Law Is Perfect, Lord of Light”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Sermon: “Wisdom vs. Folly” (Psalm 119:97-112)
* Hymn #585 ~ “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
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
“Wisdom vs. Folly” (Psalm 119:97-112)
- Introduction
- Pursuing Wisdom
- Is God your teacher?
- Wisdom and light that is outside of us
- Application
- Proverbs on wisdom
- “You don’t know you don’t know”
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)
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:35-7:30pm classes for children and “Singing with Excellence” for youth and adults
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Psalm 103:4; Westminster Shorter Catechism: Review Q/A 32
Friday and Saturday: “The Weight of Glory: Theology, Culture, and the Renewal of Christian Civilization”; register on our website
Next Sunday: “All Saint’s Day” Celebration; 12pm; potluck, brief program, crafts, Medieval themed, encouraged to dress according to time period
Please: No food or drink in the Sanctuary
Food Pantry: In the kitchen for members of ERC
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:113-128