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 #276 ~ “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Anthem ~ “Alive!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:7-12
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “The Resurrection Hymn”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:4-12
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19
Sermon: “It is Finished!” (John 19:30)
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
“It is Finished” (John 19:30)
I. Introduction
II. Jesus’ Accomplished Work
A. Rejected by man and forsaken by God
B. What was finished?
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Making sure we understand, “It is finished!”
B. It is a cry of victory!
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)
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Next Sunday: ERC Christian Ed Scholarship forms to be returned by April 16
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes
Next Sunday: Session 1 of Membership Class, please read class material; 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare provided
Next Sunday: Young Adults; Spring Fair; 3pm
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
Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Hosea 9:10 – 10:15