THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - October 1, 2023
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS & RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
- CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 69:8-9
Elder: " I have become a stranger to my brothers,
All: And an alien to my mother’s children;
Elder: Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up,
All: And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me."
INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (#461) "Not What My Hands Have Done"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 56:1-8;
John 11:45-12:11
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed p. 845
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
- DOXOLOGY (#731)
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "PASSOVER PURE" John 12:12-26
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Please note the printed and spoken
admonitions of our pastor. Please hold the elements to partake together.)
- HYMN OF PRAISE "How Sweet...the Place" (vs.5-6) pg. 469
- BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! Today we will be observing the Lord's Supper. All who have publicly professed their faith in Jesus Christ and belong to Christian Churches as baptized and communicant members in "good standing" are invited to receive this sacrament. Further contemplation and examination of our communion with Christ and each other are in order. We pray that your faith will be properly encouraged and nourished here.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Enhance your discipleship by attending a class offered for YOU, here on Sunday morning at 10AM!
THE MEETING OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PRESBYTERY will convene this Monday and Tuesday at Heritage Reformed Church in Springfield, Missouri. Please be in prayer for all the ministers and elders who will be attending this fall meeting.
THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY will NOT MEET THIS WEEK due to the Pastor returning home from presbytery.
A YOUTH & FAMILY NIGHT MEETING is scheduled for a gathering on Friday, October 20, @ 6PM, at Richland ARP.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY is inviting the congregation to a Sunday luncheon on October 22 to learn about "A Way Out" Ministries. Please read the October church newsletter for more information. ADDITIONALLY, there are a few off campus seminars on the calendar requiring online registration -- Please see Miss Terry & Miss Barbara.
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 at our church website, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
10/1 - Youth Choir practice @ 5PM
10/2-3 - MVP Meeting in Springfield, MO.
10/4 - (NO Pastor's Wednesday Night Bible Study)
10/5 - 1st Thursday Prayer Meeting in Millington; 11:45AM
10/9 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
10/10 - RARPC Officers' Meetings @ 6 & 7PM
10/11 - Pastor's Wednesday Night Bible Study @ 6:30PM (view online!)
10/14 - Rosemark Men's Breakfast & Bible Study @ 8AM
10/19 - Honorariums & Memorials Committee Meeting @ 6PM
10/20 - MVP YOUTH Night
10/22 - "A Way Out" Ministries Luncheon @ Richland ARP; 12:30PM
10/29 - Reformation Sunday Services; AM & PM
