Introduction
Missions Emphasis Week
Each year at HBC we set aside a week to focus attention on the mission that we have in this world. This Sunday begins our Missions Emphasis Week. Traditionally, we begin the week with the observance of the Lord’s Table. Together, we remember Christ, whose mission is now our mission (Acts 13:47, cf. Isaiah 49:6).
Reformation Sunday
Protestant churches around the world call this Lord’s Day, Reformation Sunday. 502 years ago this week, events in the small town of Wittenberg, Germany, ignited a flame in Europe that changed the world. Determined Reformers proclaimed the true Gospel with unquenchable zeal. They sang:
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also;
The body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still,
His kingdom is forever.
(Martin Luther, A Mighty Fortress is Our God)
Gospel truth combined with fearless determination gave rise to the modern missions movement. It is fitting that we launch our Missions Emphasis Week on this Reformation Sunday. The heart of the message of the Reformation is the heart of our message in the mission.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Prelude
Call to Worship Pastor Thomas
Invocation
Explanation of the Communion Service Pastor Thomas
PROCLAMATION
Choir Full of Thee
Brigette Shevy, 2012
Introduction
I. The foundation of our mission: Scripture Alone
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Drew Cunnien
Hymn 4 Thy Strong Word
II. The message of our mission: Justification . . .
A. By Grace Alone
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-10
Joshua Morin
Hymn 6 How Sad Our State
B. Through Faith Alone
Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:16-17
Rick Brown
Hymn 7 Credo
C. Because of Christ Alone
Scripture Reading: Acts 4:10-12
Robert Lynch
Hymn 8 How Sweet and Awful Is the Place
Distribution of the bread
Distribution of the cup
III. The purpose of our mission: The Glory of God Alone
Scripture Reading: Romans 11:33-36
Mark Williams
Hymn 9 Give Praise to God
RESPONSE
Prayer Response Jon Lont
Worship through Giving
Hymn 10 Though All Our Life is Like a Scroll
Benediction John Miles