Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit
* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 150:1-6
* Hymn #604 ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 42-44
Q. 42. What is the sum of the Ten Commandments?
A. 42. The sum of the Ten Commandments is to love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.
Q. 43. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments?
A. 43. The preface to the Ten Commandments is: I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
Q. 44. What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us?
A. 44. The preface to the Ten Commandments teaches us that because God is the LORD and our God and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all his commandments.
* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 5:26-31
New Testament Reading: Matthew 7:15-23
Sermon: “Still Speaking but Differently” (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)
Hymn #303 ~ “Blessed Jesus at Your Word”
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
“Still Speaking but Differently” (1 Corinthians 14:26-40)
I. Introduction
II. Order in the Church
A. Concerning corporate worship
B. “Done decently and in order”
III. Application and Conclusion
A. An overview of chapters 12, 13, and 14
B. We have the Bible. Enough said.
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)
Today: Abortion Outreach Ministry; information meeting, 11:30 in 4th/5th room
Today: Library Kickoff, after worship; come see all that is new
Next Sunday: Sunday School Begins; 9-9:45am; adult classes offered: “Gospel of Mark” (Deacon Chris Nyland); “Family, Church, and Culture” (Pastor Rich)
Next Sunday: Children’s Choir begins; K-6th grade, 11:30am-12pm
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Thursday: “Evangelism Training” 6:30-8:30pm (Ray Comfort model); Puyallup Fair Outreach 9/17
Fall Dates to Remember: Sept. 22 “ERC Moms, 10-11:30am; Oct. 1 “Men’s Breakfast”, 8-9:30am; Oct. 23 “Reformation Sunday”; Oct. 28-29 “Slaying Leviathan Conference” register online at 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 15:1-19