September 27, 2026 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”

* Hymn #391 ~ “Safely through Another Week”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5

* Hymn #580 ~ “Lead On, O King Eternal”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #149 ~ “Teach Me, O Lord, Your Way of Truth”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 1:1-7

New Testament Reading: John 3:31-36

Sermon: “Teach Me and I Will be Free” (Psalm 119:33-48)

* Hymn #139 ~ “Your Word Is like a Garden, Lord”

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

“Teach Me and I Will be Free” (Psalm 119:33-48)

  1. Introduction
  2. Grant Me Understanding
    1. Who do you work for?
    2. “I want to know your rules”
  3. Application
    1. What are your Bible study habits?
    2. God’s law will set you free!

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 (9-9:45am) and Children’s Choir has begun (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

This Week’s Bible and Catechism Memory Work: Romans 10:14; Westminster Shorter Catechism Q/A 29

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 119:49-64

“The Weight of Glory: Theology, Culture, and the Renewal of Christian Civilization” Conference: October 30-31, 2026