Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #98 ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Give Thanks to God”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Exultation in God (Psalm 138)”
Means of Grace
Ordination and Installation of Additional Elders and Deacons
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 82:1-8
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:12-18
Sermon: “Not Finished Yet” (Psalm 138:1-8)
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
“Not Finished Yet” (Psalm 138)
I. Introduction
II. Finishing What He Starts
A. We are one of the reasons He is to be praised!
B. Lowly or haughty?
III. Application
A. God will fulfill His purpose in each of us
B. We are God’s workmanship
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 Celebration; after worship, activities, food, candy
Wednesday: BENYO; 1st/3rd Wednesday, 6-7:30pm, 6th-12th grade; dinner, singing, games, sermon discussion
ERC “Christmas Market”: Nov. 11am, 10am-4pm
Sacred Road: Join our ministry team to Yakama Reservation, July 27-Aug. 4
December Dates: 12/2 Ladies’ Advent Brunch; 12/8 Christmas Party; 12/15 Swing Dance; 12/17 Children’s Pageant; 12/25 Christmas Day Worship
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: Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz