Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord, Each Tribe and Nation”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (interlude before final verse)
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 6:1-7
* Hymn ~ “Christ The Sure and Steady Anchor”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 87-88
Q. 87. What is repentance unto life?
A. 87. Repentance leading to life is a saving grace, by which a sinner having truly realized his sin and grasped the mercy of God in Christ, turns from his sin with grief and hatred and turns to God with full resolve and effort after new obedience.
Q. 88. What are the outward and ordinary means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption?
A. 88. The outward and ordinary means by which Christ gives to us the benefits of redemption are his ordinances, especially the word, sacraments, and prayer, and all these are made effective in the salvation of the elect.
* Hymn ~ “Come Unto Me”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 32:1-2
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 3:12-15
Sermon: “A Gracious Invitation” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Matthew 11:25-30)
* Hymn ~ “Turn Your Eyes”
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 Gracious Invitation” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Matthew 11:25-30)
- Introduction
- The Praise of Christ
- The Claim of Christ
- The Invitation of Christ
- Application
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)
Today: Pastor Rich will return Monday
Today: “Dinners of Six” signup in FH (last week to do so)
Today: Children’s Choir; K-6th grade, 11:30-12:00
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
October 16: BENYO Kickoff; 6th-12th graders and their families; 6pm
November 1-2: “Post Tenebras Lux” Conference, register at church website
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 9:35-41