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Morning Worship | August 17, 2025
Morning Worship
The Lord's Day – August 17, 2025 – 10:30 AM
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§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Revelation 5:13
Let every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, say, "To Him Who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!"
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
This is My Father’s World
N0 111
The Lord's Day – August 17, 2025 – 10:30 AM
Please silence all communication devices before worship begins.
§ Denotes congregation standing as able
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Jackson Taylor
- Sunday School Volunteers Still Needed! Please prayerfully think about whether you might be able to join a rotation of Sunday School teachers. Contact Troy Snyder if you are interested!
- Join Us tonight at 5:30pm for Combined Worship in Word & Sacrament, followed by a Youth Gathering at the Murphy home.
- Address: 11979 Bells Ferry Rd, Canton
- Congratulations to Mackenzie (Hanenburg) and Levi Rumble, who were united in marriage yesterday!
- Grace Groups: Ladies, please sign up for Grace Groups now! They will kick off after Labor Day.
- Service Opportunities: We would like to make a record of how our members are serving and would like to serve. Please, if you are a communing member, fill out the Service Opportunities form.
- Ladies’ Brunch THIS Saturday: August 23rd, 10am; join us for a time of fellowship and teaching on the Loving Sovereignty of God. Check the email to sign up for food!
- Ladies’ Retreat: November 21-22; Cost is $150, which includes lodging and meals. Please contact Laura Nordhues to request financial assistance.
The Prayer of Invocation
The Prelude
§ The Call to Worship
Revelation 5:13
Let every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, say, "To Him Who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!"
§ The Prayer of Adoration
§ The Hymn of Adoration
This is My Father’s World
N0 111
The Prayer of Confession
The Assurance of Pardon
Psalm 32:1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
The Receiving of New Members
Aaron and Rabekah Clark
Mike and Barbara Jenkins
Lane and Katya Tengzelius
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 1:20-33
Pew Bible Page 527
§ The Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #88-91
Leader: What is involved in genuine repentance or conversion?
People: Two things: the dying-away of the old self, and the rising-to-life of the new.
Leader: What is the dying-away of the old self?
People: To be genuinely sorry for sin and more and more to hate and run away from it.
Leader: What is the rising-to-life of the new self?
People: Wholehearted joy in God through Christ and a love and delight to live according to the Will of God by doing every kind of good work.
Leader: What are good works?
People: Only those which are done out of true faith, conform to God’s Law, and are done for God’s glory; and not those based on our own opinion or human tradition.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.]
§ The Doxology Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Troy Snyder, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
Before the Throne of God Above
Insert
The Assurance of Pardon
Psalm 32:1-2
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
The Receiving of New Members
Aaron and Rabekah Clark
Mike and Barbara Jenkins
Lane and Katya Tengzelius
The Reading of Scripture
Proverbs 1:20-33
Pew Bible Page 527
§ The Confession of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Question #88-91
Leader: What is involved in genuine repentance or conversion?
People: Two things: the dying-away of the old self, and the rising-to-life of the new.
Leader: What is the dying-away of the old self?
People: To be genuinely sorry for sin and more and more to hate and run away from it.
Leader: What is the rising-to-life of the new self?
People: Wholehearted joy in God through Christ and a love and delight to live according to the Will of God by doing every kind of good work.
Leader: What are good works?
People: Only those which are done out of true faith, conform to God’s Law, and are done for God’s glory; and not those based on our own opinion or human tradition.
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Mr. Ryan Waddell, Deacon
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
You may also give online using our app.
[Benevolence Offerings will be received next Sunday.]
§ The Doxology Tune: Ortega
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above, Praise God above,
ye heavenly host:
Praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, allelu…alleluia. Amen.
The Prayer of Supplication
Mr. Troy Snyder, Elder
§ The Hymn of Preparation
Before the Throne of God Above
Insert
§ The Prayer for Understanding the Word of God
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 14:25-35
Pew Bible Page 874
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Cost of Following Christ
§ The Scripture Reading
Luke 14:25-35
Pew Bible Page 874
The Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Robie Hembree
The Cost of Following Christ
Sermon Outline
- Jesus Demands Supreme Priority: Loving Him Above All (vv. 25–26)
- Jesus Commands Selfless Participation: Counting the Cost and Bearing the Cross Daily (vv. 27–30)
- Jesus Calls to Steadfast Perseverance: Remaining Faithful to the End (vv. 31–35)
The Prayer for Blessing on the Word of God
§ The Hymn of Consecration
All to Jesus I Surrender
N0 562
§ The Hymn of Consecration
All to Jesus I Surrender
N0 562
§ The Benediction
Philippians 4:23
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Philippians 4:23
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.