Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
* Hymn #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-3
* Hymn #650 ~ “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: 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 #37 ~ “All That I Am I Owe to Thee”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 17:1-8
New Testament Reading: Romans 4:7-12
Sermon: “A Baptismal Tangent” (Colossians 2:11-12)
* Hymn ~ “Come to the Waters”
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
“A Baptismal Tangent”
(Colossians 2:11-12)
I. Introduction
II. Continued Argument for Jesus’ Sufficiency
A. What about circumcision?
B. Why does he bring up baptism?
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Assume continuity unless otherwise stated
B. Responding to the objections
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 10am worship. Nursery open for self-serve during 8am worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Interested in helping to prepare meal for BEN? Meet after church
Today: SS rosters in FH; check to see your children/youth signed up
Saturday: Men’s/Boys’ Breakfast; “Masculinity”; 8-9:30am; SS teacher’s training, 10am
Next Sunday: SS Kick-off, 9-9:45am; begin one worship service at 10am (livestream in FH)
Adult Study: “Surprised by Suffering”, Sproul video; 5:45-8:45pm; (next 9/17)
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 9/24); 7:30pm
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Colossians 2:13-15