Order of Worship for 9/11/2016

 

Welcome and Announcements

 

Scripture Meditation    “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy.”

Titus 3:4-5

 

        

The Lord Calls Us to Worship

 

* Salutation                                                                   1 Corinthians 1:3

* Call to Worship                                                                 Psalm 34:1-3

* Prayer of Invocation

 

Our Response to the Lord’s Call

 

* Hymn of Praise                 #38 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Confession of Faith                            The Apostles’ Creed, TH, p.845

Reception of New Members

Sacrament of Baptism

* Hymn of Preparation                              #305 “Arise, My Soul, Arise”

Congregational Prayer

Collection of Offerings

* Doxology                                                                                    # 731

 

The Lord Feeds Us from His Word

 

Scripture Reading

Philippians 3:4-11 Ministry of the Word                                      “One Sure Foundation”

 

 

We are Dismissed with the Lord’s Blessing

 

* Hymn of Response                                   #642 “Be Thou My Vision”

* Benediction

* “Threefold Amen”                                                                TH, #740

 

 

 

*Please stand if able