Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn ~ “Thy Word”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #136 ~ “Thy Word Have I Hid in My Heart”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 3:13-18
New Testament Reading: 1 John 3:4-10
Sermon: “Blessed by the Word!” (Psalm 119:1-16)
* Hymn ~ “O Great God”
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
“Blessed by the Word!” (Psalm 119:1-16)
- Introduction
- A Brief Overview of Psalm 119
- Blessings to be Had in Keeping God’s Word
- It is not repetitive
- Obedience requires knowledge of Scripture
- Application
- Personal inventory time
- A doable task
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: “Fellowship Meal,” Noon, please bring main dish and salad/dessert
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Saturday: “Baby Shower,” 10:30am
Saturday: Memorial Service, 1pm
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Romans 10:13; Westminster Shorter Catechism Q/A 28
Next Sunday: Sunday School begins, 9-9:45am; classes for children and youth; Two adult classes: “Family, Church, and Culture” and “The Book of Judges”
Save the Date: September 22: Court of Honor for Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Please: No food or drink in the Sanctuary
Food Pantry: In the kitchen for members of ERC
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:17-32