September 3, 2023 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

  • Preparation for Worship

    Prelude and Silent Prayer

     

    Introit ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”

     

    * Hymn #30 ~ “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”

     

    Welcome and Announcements

     

    Adoration of God

    Call to Worship: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

     

    * Hymn #455 ~ “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”

     

    Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Out of the Depths”

     

    Confession of Sin

    * Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10

     

    Assurance of Pardon

     

    Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 11-13

     

    Q. 11. What are God’s works of providence?

    A. 11. God’s works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preservation and control of all his creatures, and all their actions.

     

    Q. 12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the state in which he was created?

    A. 12. When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, on condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil on penalty of death.

     

    Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the state in which they were created?

    A. 13. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the state in which they were created by sinning against God.

     

    * Hymn ~ “Lord, From The Depths I Call To You” (Psalm 130)

     

    Means of Grace

    Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

     

    Old Testament Reading: Psalm 103:6-14

     

    New Testament Reading: Acts 13:36-43

     

    Sermon: “Fear the Forgiver” (Psalm 130:1-8)

     

    Hymn #308 ~ “Jesus Paid It All”

     

    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

  • “Fear the Forgiver” (Psalm 130:1-8)

    I. Introduction

     

    II. Aware of Sin

     

    A. Real guilt

     

    B. Sure of forgiveness

     

    III. Application

     

    A. The process of forgiveness

     

    B. Experiencing forgiveness leads to awe

     

  • Announcements

    Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 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)

     

    Abortion Ministry Outreach: TBA

     

    Thursday and Saturday: Evangelism Training and Outreach: Training Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30pm in conversational evangelism and apologetics; Outreach Sept. 9, 1-4pm at Fair

     

    Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30pm

     

    Next Sunday: “Sunday School Kick-off”, 9am; introductions, balloons, and donuts

     

    September 13: Bible Education Night (BEN): 2nd and 4th Wednesday’s; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all

     

    September 17: Sunday School begins; 9-9:45am, classes for all; adult classes: “1, 2, and 3 John” and “Family, Church, and Culture”

     

    Fall Conferences: “Building Culture in Hostile Territory,” Sept. 15-16; “Fierce Families: Faithful, Fruitful, and Fierce,” Oct. 20-21; must pre-register online

     

    Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!

     

    Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 131:1-3

     

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