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

 

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

 

“Post Tenebras Lux” Conference: November 1-2, 2024