Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 42:1-2
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #253 ~ “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 4:20-27
New Testament Reading: John 14:25-31
Sermon: “Guard Your Soul” (Hosea 9:10 – 10:15)
Hymn ~ “All Glory Be to Christ”
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
“Guard Your Soul”
(Hosea 9:10 – 10:15)
I. Introduction
II. Their Relationship with God
A. They “became detestable”
B. Sin is a big deal
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Often subtle at first
B. We are training for eternity
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: ERC Christian Ed Scholarship Forms due
Today: Ladies’ Spring Tea planning meeting, 11:30-12pm
Today: Session 1 of Membership Class, 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare provided; Session 2 next week
Today: Young Adults; Spring Fair; 3pm
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
April 28: Youth Event (6th-12th grade), “Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe” Manestage; $15
May 6: Ladies’ Spring Tea (and girls 5+); May 6, 9:30-11am; Sign up and invitations in FH
May 20: Church Yard Sale (money for Sacred Road Mission Trip)
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Hosea 11:1-11