Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Look Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”
* Hymn #570 ~ “Faith of Our Fathers!”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:8-11
* Hymn ~ “Reformation Hymn”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 4:4-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 53-56
Q. 53. Which is the third commandment?
A. 53. The third commandment is: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Q. 54. What is required in the third commandment?
A. 54. The third commandment requires the holy and reverent use of God’s name, titles, attributes, ordinances, Word, and works.
Q. 55. What is forbidden in the third commandment?
A. 55. The third commandment forbids all unworthy use of anything by which God makes himself known.
Q. 56. What is the reason attached to the third commandment?
A. 56. The reason attached to the third commandment is that though the breakers of this commandment may escape punishment from men, yet the LORD your God will not suffer them to escape his righteous judgement.
* Hymn #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 20:1-9
New Testament Reading: Acts 16:25-34
Sermon: “An Honest and Compelling Faith” (Ruth 1:6-18)
Hymn ~ “By Faith”
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
“An Honest and Compelling Faith” (Ruth 1:6-18)
I. Introduction
II. Ruth Heads Home
A. An odd question? “Why will you go with me?”
B. Moab or Bethlehem? Which for you?
III. Conclusion and Application
A. How compelling is your faith?
B. May many join us on the way to Bethlehem
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)
Thursday: ERC MOMS Book Swap, 10-11:30am; all welcome
Thursday: “Young Adults” Group, 6-8pm;
Next Sunday: Membership Class, 11:45-1pm, lunch/childcare; signup in FH; Please read Session #1 material prior to first class. 2nd class November 20
Christmas Bazaar: Nov. 12 in FH, 10am-4pm, 25 crafters
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Ruth 1:19-21