October 30, 2022 Bulletin

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

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