Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart”
* Hymn #2 ~ “O Worship the King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 46:10
* Hymn ~ “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Children of the Heavenly Father”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #128 ~ “God Moves in a Mysterious Way”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:8-11
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:26-30
Sermon: “God Has His Reasons” (Job 32:1 – 37:24)
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near”
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 Has His Reasons” (Job 32:1 – 37:24)
- Introduction
- The Rebuke of Elihu
- Four speeches
- Wordy and presumptuous
- Application
- What should they have said?
- God’s reasons are always good
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)
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes for all
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Next Sunday: Congregational Meeting; 11:45am – 1pm; Elders asking confirmation of new officers; Elders: Ryan Frederick, Ian MacGregor; Deacons: Phil Bergquist, Nick Heermann, David Pop, Preston Turk, Randy Wyatt
February 19: “Healing Connections,” Healing for the grieving, 5-6pm; childcare and refreshments
Save the Date: Fellowship Luncheon for all Single Ladies, ages 18-100, June 13; more details to follow.
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 38:1 – 42:6