Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done”
* Hymn #277 ~ “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Luke 24:1-6
* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (musical interlude before last verse)
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Alive!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #690 ~ “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-9
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 2:4-9
Sermon: “But God” (Psalm 49)
* Hymn ~ “Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed”
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
“But God” (Psalm 49)
- Introduction
- What are You Going to Do About Death?
- Inevitable
- But God…
- Application
- Two parables to help
- Why is the resurrection necessary?
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: Those who purchased an Easter Lily, please pick up after worship
Today: Church Camping Trip, August 14-16, Mossyrock Campground, sign up on church App or in Fellowship Hall if interested
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and “Stuff we should know”
Next Sunday: N. Tacoma and Olalla Parish Potluck; 12:30-2pm in Fellowship Hall
Next Sunday: Christian Education Fund applications due
High School Seniors: We’d like to honor you. Contact Pastor Henry by May 1 so we can include you.
May 4: Puyallup Parish Potluck, 12:20-2pm in Fellowship Hall
May 4: Taking pictures for the Photo Gallery. Do we have yours? Want an update? In Worship Training Room/Library after church
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:19-24