Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (musical bridge before last verse)
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 150
* Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “O Lord of Darkness and of Light”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 2 Peter 1:3-11
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “In My Heart”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 42:1-5
New Testament Reading: John 10:7-10
Sermon: “What are You Clinging To?” (Psalm 119:17-32)
* Hymn ~ “I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow”
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
“What are You Clinging To?” (Psalm 119:17-32)
- Introduction
- Weak and Weary No More
- Desiring the things of God
- Out of the dust
- Application
- Are you a “running Christian”?
- From walker to runner
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)
Today: Sunday School has begun; Children’s Choir begins (K-6th) 11:30am-12pm
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls (Court of Honor)
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:35-7:30 classes for children and “Singing with Excellence” for 6th to adults
This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Romans 10:13; Westminster Shorter Catechism Q/A 28
October 30-31: “The Weight of Glory: Theology, Culture, and the Renewal of Christian Civilization”; register on our website
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