A Note About Our Order of Worship (Liturgy)Our church is Reformed. This means that our worship and beliefs arise out of the Protestant Reformation. The two sides of the Magisterial Reformation (Lutheran and Reformed) believed worship should be orderly, simple, and most of all—biblical. They were able to Reform the church in a day when worship was generally orderly, but not particularly biblical.

We seek to honor this reformation commitment in how we order our worship. We do not believe that our liturgy is the only way to worship God. But we do believe it is a better way than many have tasted in our day. This is because, rather than seeking to be trendy or culturally driven, we see worship as transcending time and space. God has always glorified Himself. There is a sanctuary in heaven upon which all Christian worship is patterned. This transcendent worship is culture-changing, and therefore always relevant to any age or time.

We do not recite scripture, confess sin, and sing simply out of tradition. We do it because God has told us this is how he wants us to approach him. We seek to include the simple few acts that the first Christians in Acts 2:42 followed as put into a logical and orderly progression that attempts to emulate in a worship service what every believer’s life should look like throughout the week. We approach God on his terms, not our own. Yet we must do so no only in truth but in Spirit. It is each individual’s responsibility to come before God out of love rather than duty. As you meditate and as you follow together the liturgy, think about the words you say and sing and do not say or sing them unless you believe and delight in Christ and his blessed salvation.

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The Lord is King forever and ever…Psalm 10:16

September 8 th , 2019

We Confess Christ as King, Proclaim Christ’s Gospel Reign, and Construct according to Christ’s Command.

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune God * Please stand.

# If you are able, please kneel. Salutation: (A greeting in the name of our Lord) Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest, So is my beloved among the young men. In his shade I took great delight and sat down, And his fruit was sweet to my taste. “He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love. -Song of Solomon 2:3-4Prepare Your Heart for Worship Silent Reflection and Opening Prayer

God Calls His People to Worship* (We don’t come to worship by our own volition, it is God who calls us, his people, to worship.)

Leader: Praise the Lord!Congregation: Praise the Lord from the heavens;Leader: Praise Him in the heights!Congregation: Praise Him, all His angels;Leader: Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest heavens,Congregation: Praise Him, Princes and all judges of the earth; Both young men and virgins; Old men and children.Leader: Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven.ALL: Praise the Lord (From Psalm 148)

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune GodSong of Response* (Let us respond to the word in repentance, faith, obedience, and praise.)What A Friend We Have In JesusVerse 1 I will glory in my Redeemer whose priceless blood has ransomed me Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails and hung Him on that judgment tree I will glory in my Redeemer, who crushed the power of sin and death My only Savior before the holy Judge The Lamb Who is my righteousness The Lamb Who is my righteousnessVerse 2 I will glory in my Redeemer My life He bought my love He owns I have no longings for another I’m satisfied in Him alone I will glory in my Redeemer His faithfulness my standing place Though foes are mighty and rush up on me My feet are firm held by His grace My feet are firm held by His graceVerse 3 I will glory in my Redeemer Who carries me on eagle's wings He crowns my life with loving kindness His triumph song I'll ever sing I will glory in my Redeemer Who waits for me at gates of gold And when He calls me it will be paradise His face forever to behold His face forever to behold

Leaving with the Lord’s Blessing* (We have met to worship, and we now leave to serve with the blessing of God.)

Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune God

Doxology*(We praise God because all blessings come from him.)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

Hearing the Word Preached (God uses the proclamation of his word to change hearts, call us to repentance and faith, and equip us for ministry.)

Titus 2:7-8in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

The Lord’s Supper (We are fed with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ and are assured by this meal of God’s favor and goodness toward us.)

After the Pastor prays, he will lead us corporately to say:Pastor: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world:People: Have mercy upon us.Pastor: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world:People: Grant us Thy peace.Pastor: Lift up you hearts!Congregation: We lift them up to the Lord!

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune God

Song of Worship* Christ shall have dominion over land and sea Earth's remotest regions shall His empire be They that wilds inhabit shall their worship bring Kings shall bring their tribute nations serve our King

When the needy seek Him He will mercy show All the weak and helpless shall His pity know He will surely save them from oppression's might For their lives are precious in His holy sight

Ever and forever shall His name endure Long as suns continue it shall stand secure And in Him forever nations shall be blest And all peoples hail Him King of kings confessed

Unto God Almighty joyful Zion sings He alone is glorious doing wondrous things Evermore O people bless His glorious name His eternal glory through the earth proclaim

Reading of God’s Law* (The law/word of God convicts us of our sin, points us to our need for a savior, and teaches how to live.)

Proverbs 5:1-14

Prayer of Confession # (We confess together that we have failed at keeping God’s commands and are sinners who must have a savior.)

Assurance of God’s Pardon* (In Christ Jesus, we are assured of God’s mercy and grace.) Isaiah 40:28-31

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune God

Song of Praise* Though you Slay me

Verse 1 I come, God I come, I return to the Lord

The one who’s broken, the one who’s torn me apartYou struck down to bind me up

You say you do it all in loveThat I might know you in your suffering

ChorusThough you slay me yet I will praise you

Though you take from me I will bless your nameThough you ruin me still I will worshipSing a song to the one who’s all I need

Verse 2My heart and flesh may fail, the earth below give way

But with my eyes, with my eyes, I’ll see the LordLifted high on that day behold the Lamb that was slain

And I’ll know every tear was worth it all

BridgeThough tonight I’m crying out,

“Let this cup pass from me now.” You’re still more than I need

Whether healing in my frame, Or if not, it’s just the same

As long as I bring glory to your name

Chorus

Chorus

A Service of Public Worship to the Triune God

Confessing Our Faith (In unity with the church throughout the ages and because of the grace of God, we confess together the Christian faith.)

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge

the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.Amen.

Instructing our Faith (We have been commanded by our God to teach the faith to all generations.) Bible Reading: Lamentations 2 Children’s Catechism Time- See Handout

Pastoral Prayer (We bring our petitions to God in the name of Jesus Christ.) Prayer Partner Church: Trinity Reformed Church- Pastor Tim BaylyMissionary: Sweetwater ResearchCivil Magistrate: All the Non-elected officials of Indiana

Tithes, and Offerings (In an act of worship, we give back to the Lord from the material blessings he has put into our stewardship.)You can give on your cell phone by texting 4855307 to (715) 803-4772 or online at www.sovereignkingchurch.com/support

Kid’s Catechism TimeQ. 28. What is Sin? A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of the law of God.

Q. 29. What is meant by want of conformity? A. Not being or doing what God requires.

Q. 30. What is meant by transgression? A. Doing what God forbids.

Announcements

Women’s Bible Study: Wednesday, Sept 11th

Men’s Campout: Friday, September 14th – Deam Lake

P82 Rally4Justic: Saturday, September 21st