The Public Worship of God --
The Lord's Day -- October 20, 2019; 11AM
PRELUDE Enter to Worship
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCESSIONAL HYMN # 53 "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
return there but water the earth,
All: Making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and
bread to the eater.
Elder: So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not
return to Me empty,
All: But it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in
the thing for which I sent it."
HYMN # 457 "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Genesis 29:15-20;
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles' Creed pg. 845
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
† DOXOLOGY # 731
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "FAITH, LOVE, & HOPE"
Texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7; 5:8-28
BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN"
POSTLUDE Depart to Serve
Congregation Information
JOIN US every Sunday morning before our Worship Service at the 10 o'clock hour for Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults!
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! Today we welcome to our pulpit, Rev. James Grant, who is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of America and is also the Coordinator for the annual evening Community Reformation Service held on the last Sunday of October. May the Lord speak His truth through His servant in order that we will be built up in Him.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPER MEETS THIS WEEK at 6PM for an evening meal (complete with a main dish, salad, drinks, and dessert) accompanied by sweet fellowship and a filling family devotion. This Wednesday is the last meal for October as the 5th Wednesday All-Church Prayer Meeting will convene on the 30th of October at 6:16PM (followed by a time of fellowship and dessert).
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE WORLD WITNESS BANQUET being hosted at Richland ARP, October 25, with a 6:30PM reception and a 7PM catered meal. Come meet OUR missionaries and learn how we can pray for, and support them and others in getting the whole word to the whole world!
OUR REFORMATION FAIRE will be hosted here at Richland on Thursday, October 31 at 6-8PM. The night is complete with costumes, bounce houses, candy, games, music, prizes, theater, and a lesson from Martin Luther! We are eager for both candy and helpers on this night! Please invite all the children you know to enjoy this safe and memorable event!
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor (cell) 714- 345-0952, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
10/23 - Wednesday Night Family Supper; 6PM
10/25 - PLEASE RSVP ONLINE for the World Witness Banquet; 6:30p
10/26 - Ball House Warming (& Wedding) Party in Millington
10/28 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
10/27 - Reformation Sunday Services (AM & PM)
10/30 - 5th Wednesday All Church Prayer Meeting; 6:16PM
10/31 - Reformation Party at Richland ARP (Invite your friends!) 6-8PM
Have a need or prayer concern? An Elder or Deacon is available after the service, standing to the left of our chancel steps. May God bless you and your household.
World Witness Banquet
Hosted at Richland ARP on Friday, Oct. 25. The congregation must RSVP for this free banquet that will be catered by a local vendor. We anticipate a full Memorial Hall, so register NOW online: worldwitness.org/dinners/ SPECIAL REQUEST: If you're able to host a visiting missionary, please contact the pastor with your accommodations. Thank you.
The Lord's Day -- October 20, 2019; 11AM
PRELUDE Enter to Worship
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCESSIONAL HYMN # 53 "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"
- CALL TO WORSHIP: Isaiah 55:10-11
return there but water the earth,
All: Making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and
bread to the eater.
Elder: So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not
return to Me empty,
All: But it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in
the thing for which I sent it."
- INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN # 457 "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Genesis 29:15-20;
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles' Creed pg. 845
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
† DOXOLOGY # 731
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "FAITH, LOVE, & HOPE"
Texts: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-7; 5:8-28
- CLOSING HYMN # 642 "Be Thou My Vision"
BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN"
POSTLUDE Depart to Serve
- (congregation stands if able)
Congregation Information
JOIN US every Sunday morning before our Worship Service at the 10 o'clock hour for Sunday School classes for children, youth, and adults!
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! Today we welcome to our pulpit, Rev. James Grant, who is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of America and is also the Coordinator for the annual evening Community Reformation Service held on the last Sunday of October. May the Lord speak His truth through His servant in order that we will be built up in Him.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAMILY SUPPER MEETS THIS WEEK at 6PM for an evening meal (complete with a main dish, salad, drinks, and dessert) accompanied by sweet fellowship and a filling family devotion. This Wednesday is the last meal for October as the 5th Wednesday All-Church Prayer Meeting will convene on the 30th of October at 6:16PM (followed by a time of fellowship and dessert).
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE WORLD WITNESS BANQUET being hosted at Richland ARP, October 25, with a 6:30PM reception and a 7PM catered meal. Come meet OUR missionaries and learn how we can pray for, and support them and others in getting the whole word to the whole world!
OUR REFORMATION FAIRE will be hosted here at Richland on Thursday, October 31 at 6-8PM. The night is complete with costumes, bounce houses, candy, games, music, prizes, theater, and a lesson from Martin Luther! We are eager for both candy and helpers on this night! Please invite all the children you know to enjoy this safe and memorable event!
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor (cell) 714- 345-0952, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
10/23 - Wednesday Night Family Supper; 6PM
10/25 - PLEASE RSVP ONLINE for the World Witness Banquet; 6:30p
10/26 - Ball House Warming (& Wedding) Party in Millington
10/28 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
10/27 - Reformation Sunday Services (AM & PM)
10/30 - 5th Wednesday All Church Prayer Meeting; 6:16PM
10/31 - Reformation Party at Richland ARP (Invite your friends!) 6-8PM
Have a need or prayer concern? An Elder or Deacon is available after the service, standing to the left of our chancel steps. May God bless you and your household.
World Witness Banquet
Hosted at Richland ARP on Friday, Oct. 25. The congregation must RSVP for this free banquet that will be catered by a local vendor. We anticipate a full Memorial Hall, so register NOW online: worldwitness.org/dinners/ SPECIAL REQUEST: If you're able to host a visiting missionary, please contact the pastor with your accommodations. Thank you.
