Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
* Hymn #476 ~ “The Light of the World Is Jesus”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 4:4-9
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Job 30:16-22
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 12:3-11
Sermon: “Why?” (John 9:1-12)
* Hymn #460 ~ “Amazing Grace”
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
“Why?” (John 9:1-12)
- Introduction
- The Healing of a Blind Man
- In need of “new eyes”
- A shocking healing
- Application
- The question God hears over and over
- To showcase the Glory of God
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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: “Dinners of Six” sign up in Fellowship Hill
Today: Children’s Choir begins today, K-6th grade, 11:30-12:00
Today: “Third Sunday Prayer” in sanctuary 11:45-12:45
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
September 28: Memorial, 11am
October 16: “BENYO Kickoff”; 6th – 12th graders and their parents; 6pm
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register at church website
Audio/Visual Team: We need volunteers to add to our team.
Reminder: Only 6th-12th graders upstairs after worship. Younger children must be accompanied by parent
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 9:13-24