Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!”
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 70:4-5
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:17-24
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #689 ~ “Be Still, My Soul”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 24:19-22
New Testament Reading: Mark 7:9-13
Sermon: “Real Charity” (1 Timothy 5:1–16)
* Hymn #719 ~ “A Christian Home”
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
“Real Charity” (1 Timothy 5:1–16)
- Introduction
- Specific Directions for Specific Groups
- Older and younger men; older and younger women
- Widows
- Application
- Caring for the “true” widow
- Discerning who to help
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)
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Saturday: Men’s (and boys’) Breakfast; 8-9:30am
Saturday: Wedding, 2pm; church invited
Next Sunday: Memorial Service, 2pm; church invited
May 9: “Ladies’ Spring Tea,” 9:15am; Register here.
May 10: Mother’s Day Celebration, 9am; donuts and fruit (no Sunday School)
May 23: All-Church Yard Sale; 9am-3pm; clean, sellable items
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 5:17 – 6:2