October 3, 2021 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 

Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”

 

* Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5

 

* Hymn #274 ~ “Thine Be the Glory”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

* Hymn ~ “Before the Throne of God Above”

 

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

 

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 121:1-8

 

New Testament Reading: Romans 6:15-23

 

Sermon: “Become What You Are” (Colossians 3:1-4)

 

Hymn ~ “All I Have Is Christ”

 

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

“Become What You Are”
(Colossians 3:1-4)

I. Introduction

II. Mindful of Who You Already Are

A. Indicatives lead to imperatives

B. Remembering who you belong to

III. Application and Conclusion

A. Must not confuse our justification and sanctification

B. Become what you are!

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). Livestream also in FH

 

Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)

 

This Week’s Ministry: We have tabled all our ministries for one more week. We will restart our regular weekly ministry, Sunday, October 10

 

Next Sunday: Sunday School begins; 9-9:45am; children, youth, and adult classes (“Jeremiah”; “Family, Church, and Culture”)

 

Choir: Sunday’s 8:30-8:55am and BEN Wednesday’s 7:30-8:15pm adults and 7th grade and up; Children’s Choir (K-6th grade) Sunday’s 11:30-12pm, begins today

 

Reformation Sunday: Oct. 31, after worship; Pilgrim’s Progress, games, crafts; candy; signup sheet in FH.

 

Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.

 

Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 3:5-11