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

     

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