Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
* Hymn #455 ~ “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 70:4-5
* Hymn #246 ~ “Man of Sorrows! What a Name”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Clap Your Hands, All You People”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:19-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Turn Your Eyes”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-11
New Testament Reading: Luke 15:11-24
Sermon: “Amazing Love” (Hosea 11:1-11)
Hymn #708 ~ “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”
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
“Amazing Love” (Hosea 11:1-11)
I. Introduction
II. God’s Love for His People
A. No love than no hope
B. “How can I give you up?”
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Our longsuffering God
B. Consider how He already has loved you
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: Session 2 of Membership Class, 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare provided
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
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 11:12 – 13:16