10.31.24
Hello brothers and sisters,
Happy Reformation Day! May we continue to cleave to and contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, building up the church of Jesus Christ.
During our education time (10:00-10:30 am) this Sunday, I will resume our study of the Westminster Shorter Catechism with questions 23-24. During morning worship, I will resume the series on Acts with a sermon on Acts 14:19-28, “Strengthening the Disciples.” In the evening, I will preach on Psalm 119:161-168, “Love, Joy, and Awe.”
This Sunday we plan to hold the baptism of Briar, the daughter of Braden and Bailey, rejoicing in God’s covenant mercy, praying for and giving thanks for this newest member, and remembering our own baptisms. “We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4)
Please keep our country and our state in your prayers as we come to Election Day. Here is an example of an Election Day prayer from Joel Beeke: Election Day Prayer. Additionally, keep in mind matters unique to Missouri, praying especially that Amendment 3 would be defeated, lest a “right” to abortion be recognized by our state, restricting our government from defending the innocent.
Recordings from the Lord’s Day
Lesson: The Theology of William Tyndale
Morning Sermon: Justification by Faith Alone (Galatians 2:15-21)
Evening Sermon: Give Me Life (Psalm 119:153-160)
Blog Post
Reformation Day
In this blog post, I tell the story of the first Reformation Day, October 31, 1517.
Elder Visits
The elders (Elder Stahl and I) are working on planning our annual visits to the households of our church, for the general shepherding of the church. Please communicate with Elder Stahl concerning what times work best for you.
Pilgrim Heritage Celebration
On November 24th, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will hold the 2024 Pilgrim Heritage Celebration. After our fellowship meal, the program will begin at 1:45 pm. Every year we commemorate the work and legacy of the Pilgrims and give thanks to God. This year we will take a closer look at the lives of a few of the Plymouth settlers.
A Weekly Reading from the OPC Directory for the Public Worship of God
I.C.2.b. Accordingly, it is appropriate that worshipers at times respond with brief spoken or sung expressions of praise or affirmation such as “hallelujah” or “amen.” The former is a heartfelt declaration that the living God alone is worthy of adoration. The latter grows out of the responsibility of God’s people to affirm solemnly and earnestly the truthfulness of his Word and the permanence of his character. It is especially fitting for the congregation to join in an “amen” at such times as a response to a blessing, a Scripture reading, a psalm or hymn, a confession of faith, or a prayer. When believers sing or say “amen,” they are testifying to their wholehearted agreement with what has been spoken as being in harmony with God’s permanently valid Word.
Morning Worship Details
Hymns & Psalms
Hymn #358 “For All the Saints”
Psalm #40E “I Waited for the Lord”
Psalm #127A “Except the LORD Shall Build the House”
Hymn #348 “Jesus, with Thy Church Abide”
Hymn #590 “Jesus, Master, Whose I Am”
Bible Texts, Sermon:
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-8
New Testament Reading: Titus 1
Sermon: “Strengthening the Disciples” – Acts 14:19-28
Evening Worship Details
Hymns & Psalms
Hymn #168 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”
Hymn #558 “That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God”
Psalm #119V “The Princes Causelessly Pursue”
Bible Texts, Sermon:
Old Testament: Psalm 37:23-40
New Testament: Matthew 13:44-52
Sermon: “Love, Joy, and Awe” – Psalm 119:161-168
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Pastor Peter Bringe