Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet”
* Hymn #347 ~ “The Church’s One Foundation”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-3
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ How Bright These Glorious Spirits Shine!
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 4-6
Q. 4. What is God?
A. 4. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. 5. There is only one God, the living and true God.
Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A. 6. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
* Hymn ~ “There Is a Higher Throne”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:14-19
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:42-49
Sermon: “Home” (Part 12: Highway to Heaven) (Revelation 21:1-22:5)
* Hymn ~ “When We All Get To Heaven”
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
“Home” (Part 12: Highway to Heaven) (Revelation 21:1-22:5)
- Introduction
- On the Other Side
- We all live forever
- The Great Restoration
- Application
- What takes place at death?
- What will the New Heaven and New Earth be like?
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: “Fellowship Meal,” Noon, please bring main dish and salad/dessert
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:40-7:30pm nursery and classes for younger children and a class for older kids and adults: “Making our Singing more Excellent”
Friday: MS and HS Party
Next Sunday: Sunday School Kick-off, 9-9:45am
Save the Date: September 20: Sunday School and Children’s Choir (K-6th) begins; September 19: Baby Shower; September 22: Court of Honor for Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 119:1-16