Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy”
* Hymn #165 ~ “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-3
* Hymn #455 ~ “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 85-86
Q. 85. What does God require of us, that we may escape his wrath and curse, due to us for sin?
A. 85. To escape the wrath and curse due to us for sin, God requires of us faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and repentance leading to life together with the diligent use of all the outward means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption.
Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. 86. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace by which we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is freely offered to us in the gospel.
* Hymn ~ “Before the Throne of God Above”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22:9-14
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:17-19
Sermon: “The Offensive Gospel” (John 8:42-59)
* Hymn ~ “Christ the True and Better”
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
“The Offensive Gospel” (John 8:42-59)
- Introduction
- The Gospel Opposed
- The precursor to the Good News
- Jesus and Abraham
- Application
- Let the fall out be the fall out
- Love does not conceal the truth
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)
Tuesday: DECo Classical Christian School looking for nursery workers
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Fellowship Hall; “Awards and Dessert Auction,” come celebrate the boys
Wednesday: Bible Education Night (BEN), 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes for all; sign up for dessert
Friday: Wedding Shower, 6:30pm; refreshment sign up
Saturday: Church Council Retreat, 1-4pm
Next Sunday: Children’s Choir begins, K-6th grade; 11:30-12pm after worship; sign up in Fellowship Hall
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register here.
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 9:1-12