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” (Musical bridge before last verse)
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Luke 24:1-6
* Hymn #276 ~ “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #267 ~ “The Day of Resurrection!”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53
New Testament Reading: Luke 7:18-23
Sermon: “He Did It!” (Isaiah 61:1-3)
* 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
“He Did It!” (Isaiah 61:1-3)
- Introduction
- An Introduction to Isaiah
- What the Savior will Do
- Great “Suffering Servant”
- What he will do
- What he did
- Application
- Why did he stop reading?
- Good News or Bad News for you?
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: “ERC Christian Education Fund” scholarship applications in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:45 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Bible Study for all
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes, 9am
Next Sunday: If you would like to help put together the Women’s Spring Tea, please attend a meeting on Sunday, April 12th after church from 11:45-12:15 and receive your joy-filled tasks.
April 18: Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9pm, take advantage of dance lessons offered
April 25: Marriage Seminar, “Weight of Words”, 9am-2:30pm; $25, lunch and daycare; sign up here.
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5