Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation”
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-3
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “All I Know”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:1-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 89-90
Q. 89. How is the Word of God made effective to salvation?
A. 89. The Spirit of God makes the reading but especially the preaching of the Word, an effective means of convincing and converting sinners, and building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, to salvation.
Q. 90. How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effective to salvation?
A. 90. We must attend to the Word with diligence, preparation and prayer, receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practice it in our lives, so that it may become effective to salvation.
* Hymn #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 91:1-7
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:28-30
Sermon: “He Seeks” (John 9:35-41)
* 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
“He Seeks” (John 9:35-41)
- Introduction
- A Seeking Jesus
- “Do you believe?”
- Who is blind and who can see?
- Application
- The repeated proclamation of the Gospel
- Two groups of people
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)
Tonight: Young Adult Study, Screwtape Letters wrap-up, 6pm, Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes for all
Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday Prayer, in Sanctuary 11:45am
October 16: BENYO Kickoff; 6th-12th graders and their families; 6pm
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register at church website
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: Ryan Frederick