Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme”
* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:6-7
* Hymn ~ “By Faith”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 5:1-5
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 4-6
Q. 4. What is God?
A. 4. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.
Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one?
A. 5. There is only one God, the living and true God.
Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A. 6. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
* Hymn #304 ~ “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8
New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Sermon: “You Best Heed His Words” (John 12:37-50)
* Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
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
“You Best Heed His Words” (John 12:37-50)
- Introduction
- Unbelief Explained
- Why so much unbelief?
- True faith is loud
- Application
- A recap of Jesus’ teaching
- Belief is not optional
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: “Congregational Meeting,” 11-45-12:45, Counsel asking congregation to affirm four additional Deacons.
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Friday: “Friesema Friday,” 6-8pm, 6th-12th grade; dinner, games, singing, and prayer;
February 28: “Book Launch Party,” Dr. John West’s Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, 7-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall, register at https://www.discovery.org/e/sscbooklaunch/
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 13:1-17