Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “At the Name of Jesus”
* Hymn #602 ~ “O God, My Faithful God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:1-3
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 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 ~ “The Old Rugged Cross”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 7:6-11
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1:3-12
Sermon: “God’s ‘Foolish’ Effectual Call” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)
Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”
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
“God’s ‘Foolish’ Effectual Call” (1 Corinthians 1:18-25)
I. Introduction
II. Jesus is the Power and Wisdom of God
A. The gospel is folly to fallen man
B. What is the difference between unbelief and belief?
III. Conclusion and Application
A. The “Doctrines of Grace”
B. Biblically grounded and historically supported
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 pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Congregational Meeting, 11:45-1pm
Today: “Young Adults Get-Together”; dinner and discuss future gatherings, 5-7pm, see Pastor Henry
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
MOMS Group: Beginning April 7, twice monthly, 9:15-11am; an ERC outreach for our moms and those you invite w/ kids of all ages; childcare and classes; sign up in FH
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26 – 2:5