February 11, 2024 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

 Introit ~ “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”

* Hymn #165 ~ “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 46:10

* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “We Will Sing Praise”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;

He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

* Hymn #163 ~ “At the Name of Jesus”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Micah 5:1-5a

New Testament Reading: John 8:48-59

Sermon: “Who is Jesus?” (John 1:1-5)

* Hymn ~ “Behold the Lamb”

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

“Who is Jesus?” (John 1:1-5)

  1. Introduction
  2. Introduction to the Gospel of John
  3. Who is Jesus?
    1. Begins with theology
    2. Jesus is God!
  4.  Application
    1. What are you going to do with him?
    2. Come and hear the radical claims of Jesus

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: 2023 Giving Statements available, Information Table in Fellowship Hall

Grief Committee: Interested in being part of a team that will surround a family who has lost a loved one and is planning for a funeral? Talk with Pastor Rich 

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and testimonies

Friday: “Couples Date Night”, Family mission and vision; potluck appetizers and dessert; 6-8:30pm

February 25: Congregational Meeting, 11:45am-12:45pm

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 1:6-13