Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #286 ~ “Worship Christ, the Risen King!”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3
* Hymn #274 ~ “Thine Be the Glory”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
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 #280 ~ “Christ Is Risen From the Dead”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 90:1-12
New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Sermon: “A Vanquished Foe” (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)
Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
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
“A Vanquished Foe” (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)
I. Introduction
II. The Death of Death
A. A fitting epitaph for our nemesis
B. The logical conclusion: steadfast, immovable, and abounding in good works
III. Application and Conclusion
A. What should we do with the body?
B. When your spiritual state becomes frozen
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: Membership Class date change; Nov. 6 and 20; 11:45am-1pm; sign-up in FH; see Pastor Rich for class material
Today: “Reformation Sunday” (Oct. 23); many tasks, sign-up in Fellowship Hall
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Friday: “Equipping the Saints”, 6pm
Other Fall Dates to Note: Oct. 23 “Reformation Sunday”; Oct. 28-29 “Slaying Leviathan Conference” register on our website
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24