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