St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Pastor Daniel R. Schnabel 15470 County Road 31, Hamburg, MN
There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the LORD's counsel—that will stand. Proverbs 19:21
Lord’s Day — September 13th, 2020
Prelude & Piano – Sandy Kroells
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 “I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art” 168
We Read God’s Word: Exodus 20:1-17 (B. p.68)
Confession of Sin & Pastoral Prayer w/ Lord’s Prayer
Call to Repentance and Assurance of Pardon: Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD. Isaiah 55:6-8
• Hymn “Teach Me O Lord Your Way Of Truth” Ps.119 149
Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:15-21 (B. p.50)
Sermon:Forgiveness Because “God Meant It For Good!”
Hymn-Offering “God Moves In A Mysterious Way” 128
• 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 -
Tuesday Brotherhood at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Catechism at 5:30 p.m. (Just lesson & memorizing H.C.)
Saturday Fall Clean up at 9:00 a.m.
Next Sunday Sunday School & Bible Study at 8:30 a.m.
Drive up & outdoor worship service at 9:30 a.m.
(Parking lot FM broadcast channel is fm 88.7)
- Announcements-
Next Sunday we will partake of the Lord’s Supper (Table). Please prepare your hearts for this sacrament and remembrance of the Lord Jesus’ sacrifice in which He is spiritually present with us to bless those who partake in faith. Please read 1 Corinthians 11:23-27
Women’s Guild will have a table with cards and other things available on it depending on weather.
We are accepting offerings to help with the training of men by Heidelberg Seminary for the ministry in the Philippines. This work has been greatly blessed by the Lord.
Church Fall clean up day Saturday September 19th at 9:00 a.m.
October 4th we will move worship back indoors. While we must not fear(Luke 12:4), we can take precautions. As Christians who are called to “Honor the king”(1 Peter 2:17) we also have to strive to follow the mandates of Governor Walz, unless they put us in conflict with God’s law(Acts 5:29). These mandates require a mask be worn inside. We will also have masks available. If you are not wearing a mask we will assume you have a health condition which does not allow it. To honor the 6 foot rule between families we will use every other pew and diagonally stagger. We will fill the church in from the front to the back and have the back leave first. Visiting also will be encouraged outdoors. Our sister churches of Redeemer and Emmaus, have been doing this, without any issues. We will also have a touch free hand sanitizing station. Gloves have been shown to spread germs more easily when used, so we will not use them. The New England Journal of Medicine also reported in a study that the virus last up to four days on paper, so the removal of the Bibles and hymnals is not needed.
-Prayer & Praise & Hospital Notes -
Pat S. as he struggles with a-fib and has treatment for cancer. Psalm 16:5
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 – Lorna, 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 -
I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Saviour of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.
Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in every place: So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of thy pure day.
Thou art the life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; O comfort us in death's approaching hour, Strong-hearted then to face it by thy pow'r.
Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast thou and no bitterness: Make us to taste the sweet grace found in thee, And ever stay in thy sweet unity.
Our hope is in no other save in thee; Our faith is built upon thy promise free; O grant to us such stronger hope and sure That we can boldly conquer and endure.
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Teach me, O Lord, your way of truth, And from it I will not depart; That I may steadfastly obey, Give me an understanding heart.
In thy commandments make me walk, For in thy law my joy shall be; Give me a heart that loves thy will, From discontent and envy free.
Turn thou mine eyes from vanity, And cause me in thy ways to tread; O let thy servant prove thy Word, And thus to godly fear be led.
Turn thou away reproach and fear; Thy righteous judgments I confess; To know thy precepts I desire; Revive me in thy righteousness.
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines, Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread, Are big with mercy, and shall break, In blessings on your head.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.
His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flow'r.
Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan his work in vain. God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
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?
Forgiveness Because “God Meant It For Good!”
Genesis 50:15-21
- 1.Focusing on God’s sovereignty, helps us overlook and forgive others!
2. Forgiveness must be expressed by our attitude towards others!
Bulletin cover and picture are by Pastor Schnabel
