Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Look Upon Us, Blessed Lord”
* Hymn #353 ~ “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
* Hymn #164 ~ “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 6:1-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 39-41
Q. 39. What is the duty which God requires of man?
A. 39. The duty which God requires of man is obedience to his revealed will.
Q. 40. What rule did God at first reveal to man for his obedience?
A. 40. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience was the moral law.
Q. 41. Where is the moral law set out briefly?
A. 41. The moral law is set out briefly in the Ten Commandments.
* Hymn ~ “Every Promise of Your Word”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Joel 2:28-32
New Testament Reading: Acts 2:1-4; 14-24
Sermon: “Tongue Tied” (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)
Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation”
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
“Tongue Tied” (1 Corinthians 14:1-25)
I. Introduction
II. Prophecy and Tongues
A. The meaning of tongues and prophecy
B. Sunday worship in Corinth
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Help from Acts 2
B. Help from Isaiah 28
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)
Today: Sign-up for MOMS group; begins Sept. 22; 10-11:30am; childcare, “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday: Abortion Outreach Ministry
Friday: “Men’s Fireside Theology”, 7:30pm
Next Sunday: Sunday School Kickoff, 9am in FH; classes begin September 18; Library Kickoff, after worship, learn new changes and 1,200 new books
Bible Education Night: Begins Sept. 14 (2nd and 4th Wednesday’s); 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Fall Dates to Remember: Sept. 15 “Evangelism Training” 6:30-8:30pm (Ray Comfort model) for Puyallup Fair Outreach 9/17; Oct. 1 “Men’s Breakfast”; Oct. 23 “Reformation Sunday”; Oct. 28-29 “Slaying Leviathan Conference”
Shower Coordinator: For first time moms and quarterly “sprinkles”
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 14:26-40