Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
* Hymn #195 ~ “Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 9:1-7
* Hymn ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Christmas Edition)
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #196 ~ “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Job 1:1-5
New Testament Reading: James 5:7-11
Sermon: “God is Behind it All” (Job 1:1-22)
* Hymn #194 ~ “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
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
“God is Behind it All” (Job 1:1-22)
- Introduction
- Introduction to the Book of Job
- Stripped and Tested
- Devine council in session
- Job passes the test
- Application
- Live your theology
- Job’s suffering: About exalting God’s glory
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: BENYO, 6th-12th grade, 6-7:30pm, dinner, singing, lesson
Saturday: Ladies’ Advent Brunch, 9:30am
December Dates: Church Christmas Party (12/13), 6-8pm, HS and adults, please bring an hors d’oeuvre and a dessert, $15 gift exchange; Children’s Christmas Pageant (12/14), 4pm, please bring Christmas cookies to share afterwards
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 2:1-13