September 17, 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 ~ “O Church, Arise”

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5

 

* Hymn #2 ~ “O Worship the King”

 

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

 

Assurance of Pardon

 

* Hymn ~ “God and His Church” (Psalm 132)

 

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

 

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

 

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:5-7

 

New Testament Reading: Acts 15:12-21

 

Sermon: “God is Here” (Psalm 132:1-18)

 

Hymn #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”

 

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

“God is Here” (Psalm 132)

I. Introduction

 

II. God Has Chosen Zion

 

A. David’s desire

 

B. Mt. Zion? Mt. Moriah?

 

III. Application

 

A. Moriah has done its work

 

B. Psalm 132 is about Jesus, the church, and the believer

 

Announcements

Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and 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: Sunday School began, 9-9:45am

 

Today: Ladies’ Advent Planning Meeting; 11:45-12:15 in WTR

 

Abortion Ministry Outreach: No teams this week

 

Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30pm

 

Next Sunday: “Trail Life” (think Christian Boy Scouts) interest meeting, 11:45

 

October Conference: “Fierce Families: Faithful, Fruitful, and Fierce,” Oct. 20-21; post conference “Date Night”: concert (“Out of the Dust”) and dessert

 

Next Membership Classes: October 15 and 22; sign up in Fellowship Hall

 

Reformation Sunday: Oct. 29, after worship; signup sheets in Fellowship Hall

 

Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

 

Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families

 

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 133:1-3