Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious”
* Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Habakkuk 3:17-19
* Hymn ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 6:1-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #274 ~ “Thine Be the Glory”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:16-17
New Testament Reading: 1 John 2:18-25
Sermon: “Proclaim the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5)
* Hymn ~ “Christus Victor”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same.
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“Proclaim the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5)
- Introduction
- Proclaiming the Truth
- Six statements regarding Jesus
- Protect and proclaim these truths
- Application
- Are we doing our job?
- A comment concerning American Christianity
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: “ERC Christian Education Fund” scholarship applications due April 19
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Saturday: Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9pm, take advantage of dance lessons offered
April 25: Marriage Seminar, “Weight of Words”, 9am-2:30pm; $25, lunch and daycare; sign up here, registration closes April 18
May 9: “Ladies’ Spring Tea,” 9:15am
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16