St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Pastor Daniel R. Schnabel 15470 County Road 31, Hamburg, MN
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11
Lord’s Day — October 11th, 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 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Ps 103 76
We Read God’s Word: Galatians 3:10-14 (p. 1035)
Heidelberg Catechism - Lord’s Day 40
Confession of Sin & Pastoral Prayer w/ Lord’s Prayer
Call to Repentance and Assurance of Pardon:For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:6-9
• Hymn “My Faith Looks Up To Thee” 528
Scripture Reading: Luke 18:15-27 (B. p.928)
Sermon: How to Be Saved and Receive Eternal Life!
Hymn-Offering “Thy Works Not Mine O Christ” 524
• 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
Postlude
• 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 -
Wednesday Catechism 5:30- 7:00 p.m. (Jones Questions # 29-30)
Next Sunday Sunday School at 8:45 a.m.
Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Parking lot FM broadcast channel is fm 88.7.
Electronic tithing - text “Give” & number to (952) 373-0229
or visit stpaulsrcus.org
Internet - St. Paul’s Ev Reformed Guest Network “stp15470”
- Announcements -
At 9:20 a.m. Consistory will give those in the parking lot a bulletin, hymnal and Bible as needed and collect the offering.
We are designating the last three rows in the sanctuary for those who are older or have health issues.
Thanks to Joe Riemenschneider for replacing the windows on the church addition and also two windows in the parsonage!
Pastor will be on vacation for the next two weeks.
We are accepting offerings to help with the training of men for the ministry in the Philippines through Heidelberg Seminary. This work continues to grow! November 1st loose offering will also go to this.
Next Lord’s Supper November 1st.
- Prayer & Praise & Hospital Notes -
Pat S.as he struggles with a-fib and has treatment for cancer. He also is waiting for some surgery. Psalm 16:5
Lisa S., Sonny and LaVonne H.’s daughter, would like to thank everyone for their prayers! She says “things are getting better but it is a very slow process. Thanks again!” Ephesians 1:16
Kathy L. will be having surgery for breast cancer. Psalm 121:2
Mike B., Carol Smith’s son in law continues to recover from his liver transplant. His wife also is now able to leave and go back to work. They report that things are going very well. Jeremiah 17:4
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
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
Pray for Christians for Armenia. The men translating the Bible and other Reformed Christian works into the Armenian language have been called to active duty as Turkey shot down one of their fighters. The Turkish army is also massing on the border. We are thankful Russia was able to negotiate a peace deal there. These tensions have continued from the Armenian genocide when the Turks massacred 1.5 million Christians from 1914-1923. Luke 21:10
- Further Study -
“We live in an age when there is a false glare on the things of time and a great mist over the things of eternity.” J.C. Ryle
“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Abraham Kuyper
Next Lord’s Supper - November 1st
Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day 39
105. What does God require in the sixth commandment?
That I do not revile, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor either in thought, word, or gesture, much less in deed, whether by myself or by another, but lay aside all desire of revenge; moreover, that I do not harm myself, nor willfully run into any danger. Wherefore also to restrain murder the magistrate is armed with the sword.
106. Does this commandment speak only of killing?
No, but in forbidding murder God teaches us that He abhors its very root, namely, envy, hatred, anger, and desire of revenge; and that in His sight all these are hidden murder.
107. But is this all that is required: that we do not kill our neighbor?
No, for in condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God requires us to love our neighbor as ourselves, to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and kindness toward him, and to prevent his hurt as much as possible; also, to do good even unto our enemies.
Apostle’s 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?
How To be Saved and
Receive Eternal Life!
Luke 18:18-27
- We must abandon all trust in our own goodness!
2. We are saved by turning from sin to trust in God alone!
Picture: Seattle WA, Space Needle.
Picture and cover by Pastor Schnabel
