Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
* Hymn #302 ~ “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 107:1-3
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Hymn of Unity”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8
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 ~ “Psalm 133”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 13:1-12
New Testament Reading: John 17:20-23
Sermon: “Get Along, People” (Psalm 133:1-3)
Hymn #359 ~ “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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
“Get Along, People” (Psalm 133)
I. Introduction
II. Dwell in Unity
A. David knew unity and disunity
B. True unity is from the hand of God
III. Application
A. Why is Christian unity so hard?
B. Rules of engagement
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: “Trail Life” interest meeting; for boys ages 5-17; 11:45am in WTR
Today: Children’s Choir; K-6th; 11:30am-Noon; upstairs in choir room
Abortion Ministry Outreach: TBA
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 “Testimony Night” and classes for children and youth
Saturday, October 7: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
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 8 and 15; sign up in Fellowship Hall
Reformation Sunday: Oct. 29, after worship; signup sheets in Fellowship Hall
ERC “Christmas Market”: Nov. 11am, 10am-4pm
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 134:1-3