Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”
* Hymn #700 ~ “Come, We That Love the Lord”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4
* Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:2-6
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Sing Praise to the Lord” (Psalm 149)
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:9-11
New Testament Reading: Revelation 22:12-21
Sermon: “So Blessed” (Psalm 149:1-9)
* Hymn ~ “Oh, How Good It Is”
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
“So Blessed” (Psalm 149)
I. Introduction
II. What a Blessing
A. What God is doing now (vv. 1-4)
B. What God will do (vv. 5-9)
III. Application
A. Acknowledging God’s blessings
B. Don’t forget about our future
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: Second Semester Sunday School classes began
Today: “Dinner for Six” signup; 3-month fellowship opportunity; final week
Saturday: Memorial Service; 2pm
February 16: “Couples Date Night”, Family mission and vision; potluck appetizers and dessert; 6-8:30pm
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: Psalm 150:1-6