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 ~ “Fanfare For Easter Day”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 11-13
Q. 11. What are God’s works of providence?
A. 11. God’s works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preservation and control of all his creatures, and all their actions.
Q. 12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the state in which he was created?
A. 12. When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, on condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil on penalty of death.
Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the state in which they were created?
A. 13. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the state in which they were created by sinning against God.
* Hymn ~ “The Resurrection Hymn”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-11
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon: “Right Now Counts Forever” (Luke 23:32-43)
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
“Right Now Counts Forever” (Luke 23:32-43)
I. Introduction
II. The Thief on the Cross
A. Backing up for a moment
B. Converted on the cross
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Those “watching these things” for years
B. What is God saying to you now?
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS 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: Those who purchased Easter Lilies, please take home after worship
Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study, 6-7:30 pm, dinner included, 2 Timothy
Thursday: ERC MOMS group, 9:15-11am, child care, children’s classes
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes, 9-9:45am
Next Sunday: Membership Class, 11:45-1pm, lunch and childcare, please read Session 1 material prior to class, Session 2 on May 1
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Food Pantry: Food available in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13