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)
- Introduction
- Introduction to the Gospel of John
- Who is Jesus?
- Begins with theology
- Jesus is God!
- Application
- What are you going to do with him?
- 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