Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “From Bethany, the Master Comes”
* Hymn #235 ~ “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Habakkuk 3:17-19
* Hymn ~ “Hosanna to the King”
Children’s Choir ~ “Antiphonal Hosanna”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #254 ~ “Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 12:1-7
New Testament Reading: 2 Peter 1:16-21
Sermon: “Strange Words from a Fool?” (Hosea 8:1 – 9:9)
Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”
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
“Strange Words from a Fool?” (Hosea 8:1 – 9:9)
I. Introduction
II. The Neglect of God’s Word
A. A vulture over the temple
B. God’s prophet seen as a fool
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Is God’s Word strange to us?
B. Want to change your life??
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, returned by April 16
Today: Compassion Health Care meeting; volunteers and using services, 11:45
Today: Interest meeting 3pm in FH introducing DECo, homeschooling coop launching in the fall
Friday: Good Friday Service, 7pm;
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Next Sunday: Easter Morning; No Sunday School; Cinnamon Rolls 9-9:45am
Spring Membership Class: April 16 and 23; 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare; pick up materials today
April 28: Youth Event (6th-12th grade), “Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe” Manestage; $15
May 6: Ladies’ Spring Tea; May 6, 9:30-11am
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 19:30