Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “At the Name of Jesus”
* Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Daniel 2:20-22
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 94-95
Q. 94. What is Baptism?
A. 94. Baptism is the sacrament of solemn admission into the church on earth in which the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, signifies and seals our being grafted into Christ, and having a share in the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our pledge to be the Lord’s.
Q. 95. To whom is baptism to be administered?
A. 95. Baptism is not to be administered to any outside membership of the church on earth, until they profess their faith in Christ and obedience to him; but infants descending from parents (one or both) professing faith in Christ and obedience to him, are, for that reason, within the covenant and are to be baptized.
* Hymn ~ “Speak, O Lord”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:10-11
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:6-11
Sermon: “No Greater Gain” (Associate Pastor Henry Flowers) (Philippians 3:7-9)
* 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
“No Greater Gain” (Associate Pastor Henry Flowers) (Philippians 3:7-9)
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)
Today: Pastor Rich returns Monday
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm, 6th-12th grade, dinner, games, singing, and lesson; Fellowship Hall
Friday and Saturday: “Post Tenebras Lux: Lighting the Beacons in Negative World” Conference, register here, 7-9:30pm Friday, 8am-5:30pm Saturday
November 9: ERC’s “A Christmas Market,” 10am-3pm; Fellowship Hall
Luke 2 Challenge: Young and old invited to memorize Luke 2:8-14 and recite together at Children’s Advent Celebration and Christmas Concert; December 8
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: John 10:7-10