St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Pastor Daniel R. Schnabel 15470 County Road 31, Hamburg, MN
Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. John 5:28-29
Lord’s Day — September 6th, 2020
Prelude & Piano – Corinne S.
Ringing of the bell
Welcome & Announcements
Silent Prayer and Call to Worship
• Salutation and Prayer
• Gloria Patri 735
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
• Confession of Faith- Apostles' Creed
Hymn “All People That On Earth Do Dwell” (Psalm 100) 1
We Read God’s Word: Hebrews 11: 13-22 (B. p.1069)
Confession of Sin & Pastoral Prayer w/ Lord’s Prayer
Call to Repentance and Assurance of Pardon: … the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 1P. 3:7-9
• Hymn “Amazing Grace” 460
Scripture Reading: Genesis 49:29-50:14. (B. p.49)
Sermon:Dying and Mourning with Great Hope!
Hymn-Offering “Abide With Me” 402
• Benediction
• Doxology 731
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
• Silent Prayer
- Ringing of the Bell
• Those who are able, please stand
Welcome to St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church, especially those who are visiting with us. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please fill out a visitor card in the pew or the guest registry in the entryway. But as for me it is good to be near God. Psalm 73:28
Elders: Richard K., Alan H. and Lance K.
Deacons: Mike G., Randy H. and Paul J.
Church 467-3878 Parsonage 467-3872 Cell Phone (952) 240-0886
- This Week at St. Paul’s -
Thursday Women’s Guild at 6:30 p.m.
Consistory at 7:00 p.m.
Next Sunday Sunday School & Bible Study at 8:30 a.m.
Drive up & outdoor worship service at 9:30 a.m.
(FM broadcast channel is fm 88.7. You have to be in parking lot to receive the signal.)
- Announcements -
The Spiritual Counsel is prayerfully considering how we get back to normal. If you have strong feelings concerning indoor or outdoor worship please let the elders and pastor know. When we do get back into the sanctuary we will continue our livestream and broadcast into the parking lot.
Lord willing we should be able to start Sunday school again September 13th. Bible Study will begin then starting with lessons titled “Christianity vs Socialism.” Catechism will start on Wednesday the 16th.
- Prayer & Praise & Hospital Notes -
Beverly B. would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and well wishes after her surgery. 1Thess. 1:2
Lisa S., Sonny and LaVonne H.’s daughter, as she has been hospitalized and surgery related to her heart.
Melroy P. is back home recovering from being hospitalized with pneumonia. Psalm 54:1
Richard K. as he recovers from blood clots. Exodus 15:2
Pray for Brooke & Derek W. as they are expecting a new baby. Psalm 71:6
Mike B., Carol S. son-in-law as he recovers from a liver transplant. Jeremiah 17:4
Beverly B. as she recovers from surgery. Ps. 18:6
Bonnie K. as she struggles with aggressive cancer. Psalm 61:2
Pray for the elderly, particularly those in nursing and assisted living homes – Bernetta and Dorothy. This is particularly difficult as they cannot leave their building and many times even their room! 2Cor. 4:17
Pray for our first responders who are treating the sick. For Payton S. in her med school rotations, nurse Abbie H. and nurse Derek W.as they care for the sick including Covid 19 patients. For Abbie S. as she cares for Covid 19 patients needing dialysis. Pray also for those who are unemployed during this time as well as those suffering from this illness. Psalm 121:7
Pray for the police officers and their safety. Pray for our servicemen & women and national Guard who are members or related to members- Dakota, Jeremy, Ty , Kayla , Ryan, Sam, Michael , Amanda, as well as their families as they are serving. Ps. 91
Pray for this nation. Jeremiah 3:21-22.
Pray for the United Reformed Church of the Congo, the Free Reformed Fellowship of Kenya, the Pearl of the Orient Reformed Church in the Philippines, Rev. Eric Kayayan of Reformed Faith and Life, Rev. Victor D’Assonville of Reformation To Germany, Middle East Reformed Fellowship and Westminster Biblical Missions which we help support with our missions offerings. 2Thess. 3:1
- Hymns -
All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forthtell, Come ye before him and rejoice.
The Lord ye know is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take.
O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always,For it is seemly so to do.
For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is for ever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
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Amazing grace—how sweet the sound— That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found— Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
And when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the veil, A life of joy and peace.
When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise, Than when we've first begun.
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Abide with me: fast falls the eventide: The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not, abide with me.
I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow’r? Who like thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me.
I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness.Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me.
Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes: Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.
Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only-begotten 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 rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. How Are You and I Saved?
Dying and Mourning with Great Hope!
Genesis 49:29-50:14
- We die in hope because of the promises of God!
2. Grieve in hope because of the promises of God!
3. As we die and grieve in hope we leave a God glorying testimony for others!
Bulletin cover is by Pastor Schnabel
