Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5
* Hymn ~ “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness” (sung to tune of #441)
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:17-24
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
* Hymn #690 ~ “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12
New Testament Reading: Matthew 12:38-42
Sermon: “The Gospel Really Saves” (1 Corinthians 15:1-19)
Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
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
“The Gospel Really Saves” (1 Corinthians 15:1-19)
I. Introduction
II. Saved Because What He Has Done
A. What is the gospel?
B. Nothing to Christianity if Jesus didn’t rise from the dead
III. Application and Conclusion
A. When faith becomes a work
B. The grounds of salvation
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 for children, youth, and adults began; 9-9:45am
Today: “Dinners for Six” for Oct/Nov/Dec; signup in Fellowship Hall
Today: Abortion Outreach Ministry monthly prayer meeting; 11:30am in 4th/5th grade room
Today: Children’s Choir Rehearsal (K-6th grade); 11:30-noon; 1st-3rd grade room
Thursday: ERC’s Mom Group; 10-11:30am; “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”
Thursday: Young Adults Group; 6-8pm
Fall Dates to Note: Oct. 1 “Men’s Breakfast”, 8-9:30am; Oct. 23 “Reformation Sunday”; Oct. 28-29 “Slaying Leviathan Conference” register on 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 15:20-34