Sunday School @ 9am • Sunday Service @ 10am
September 10, 2023 Bulletin
By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone
Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
* Hymn #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 150:1-6
* Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:25-32
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Psalm 131”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Daniel 4:28-33
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Sermon: “Weaned from Pride” (Psalm 131:1-3)
Hymn #512 ~ “I Lay My Sins on Jesus”
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
“Weaned from Pride” (Psalm 131:1-3)
I. Introduction
II. Confident in the Lord
A. Like weaning a child
B. Abandoning our sense of importance
III. Application
A. Pride blinds
B. Pride can sneak up on us
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Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 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)
Abortion Ministry Outreach: TBA
Wednesday: Bible Education Night (BEN): 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Friday-Saturday: “Building Culture in Hostile Territory,” register online
Next Sunday: Sunday School begins; 9-9:45am, classes for all; adult classes: “1, 2, and 3 John” and “Family, Church, and Culture”
October Conference: “Fierce Families: Faithful, Fruitful, and Fierce,” Oct. 20-21; post conference “Date Night”: concert (“Out of the Dust”) and dessert
Reformation Sunday: October 29, after worship; Luther Story Stations, games, crafts; candy and light fare. Signup sheets at the info table in fellowship hall.
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 132:1-18