Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Behold the Lord of Love”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 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 #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 59:15-20
New Testament Reading: Matthew 16:13-20
Sermon: “What We Don’t Deserve” (John 20:19-23)
* Hymn ~ “Reformation Hymn”
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
“What We Don’t Deserve” (John 20:19-23)
- Introduction
- Jesus Appears to the Disciples
- Propping up weak faith
- Commissioned
- Application
- Jesus hauls out grace (again)
- He gives what we don’t deserve
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
New Members Class: November 2 and 9; 11:45am-1pm; sign up in Fellowship Hall
November 6: “Intelligent Design Education Day” for homeschoolers; 9:30-2pm
November 8: “Christmas Market,” Fellowship Hall, 10am-3pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 20:24-31