St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church
Pastor Daniel R. Schnabel 15470 County Road 31, Hamburg, MN
He (Jesus) is before all things, and in Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Colossians 1:17-28
Lord’s Day - March 14, 2021
Prelude & Organ – 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 “El Shaddai” 42
We Read God’s Word: Isaiah 5:1-7,20-25 (B p. 607)
Heidelberg Catechism - Lord’s Day 11
Confession of Sin & Pastoral Prayer w/ Lord’s Prayer
Call to Repentance and Assurance of Pardon: But if a wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is lawful and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die. None of the transgressions which he has committed shall be remembered against him; because of the righteousness which he has done, he shall live. Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should die?” says the Lord God, “and not that he should turn from his ways and live? Ezekiel 18:21-23
• Song “Wonderful Merciful Savior ” #13
Scripture Reading: Luke 20:9-19 (B. p.930)
Sermon:What Will We Do With
Our Triune God’s Authority?
Hymn-Offering “One There Is, Above All Others” 186
• 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
- This Week at St. Paul’s -
Tuesday Men’s Brotherhood(Studies on Trusting God) at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Catechism 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Workbook H.C. 51& 52
Sunday Sunday School & Bible Study 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
St. Paul’s Ev Reformed Guest Network “stp15470”
- Announcements -
All the women of the church are welcome to join Women’s guild! We will be meeting in the fellowship hall in the basement. Our next meeting will be April 8th. For the Bible Study we will begin studying various women of the Bible.
If anyone is in need please let pastor or the elders know.
- Prayer & Praise & Hospital Notes -
Pray for the RCUS Foreign Missions Committee which meets this week and pastor heads up. Mark 16:15-17
Bonnie K.as she struggles with aggressive cancer. Eph. 1:15-16
Linda as she recovers from surgery. Deut. 31:6
Jacob has been diagnosed with congenital night blindness. His seizures are happening more often recently also which might be due to a sinus infection. Psalm 121:2
Mavis has been struggling with mini strokes. She was hospitalized but is back home. Isaiah 41:10
Pray for Mallory & Ben as well as Whitney and Taylor as they are expecting a new babies. Psalm 71:6
Mike B., Carol S. son in law as he recovers. Jeremiah 17:4
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!2Corinthians 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, and Caleb, as well as their families as they are serving. Psalm 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
- Further Study -
There is nothing holier, or better, or safer, than to content ourselves with the authority of Christ alone. John Calvin
Where Christ does not rule, sin does. J. I. Packer
The command of authority is an invitation of love.
Charles Bridges
They do not love Christ who love anything more than Christ. Thomas Brooks
Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day 11
29. Why is the Son of God called “Jesus,” that is, Savior?
Because He saves us from all our sins, and because salvation is not to be sought or found in any other.
30. Do those also believe in the only Savior Jesus, who seek their salvation and welfare from “saints,” themselves, or anywhere else?
No; although they make their boast of Him, yet in their deeds they deny the only Savior Jesus; for either Jesus is not a complete Savior, or they who by true faith receive this Savior, must have in Him all that is necessary to their salvation.
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.
What Will We Do With
Our Triune God’s Authority?
Luke 20:9-19
- We are accountable to our Triune God with how we live!
2. God’s great patience with sinners should motivate us to live for Him!
3. God’s righteous judgement should motivate us to live for Him!
Picture: Brick maker in Uganda
Bulletin cover, picture are by Pastor Schnabel.
