Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
* Hymn #165 ~ “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “A Hallelujah Gathering”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 4:4-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Nicene Creed (451 AD)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn ~ “Psalm 135”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 44:6-8
New Testament Reading: John 4:23-26
Sermon: “No Comparison” (Psalm 135:1-21)
Hymn ~ “Behold Our God”
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
“No Comparison” (Psalm 135)
I. Introduction
II. Praise to the Only God
A. Reason after reason
B. And then there are dead idols
III. Application
A. Becoming what we worship
B. Not to worship something along side of God, either
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: Monthly Abortion Ministry (and other requests) Prayer Meeting, 11:45
Today: Last day to sign children up for Christmas Pageant
Tonight: Young Adult Fellowship, 6pm in Fellowship Hall, singles and marrieds
Wednesday: BEN 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and testimony
October Conference: “Fierce Families: Faithful, Fruitful, and Fierce,” Oct. 20-21; post conference “Date Night”: concert (“Out of the Dust”) and dessert
October 22: New Officer Vote
Reformation Sunday: Oct. 29, after worship; signup sheets in Fellowship Hall
ERC “Christmas Market”: Nov. 11am, 10am-4pm
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: Psalm 136:1-26