Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Our God, to Whom We Turn”
* Hymn #195 ~ “Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 2:10-12
* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 3:4-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Sing We the Song of Emmanuel”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:6-7
New Testament Reading: Matthew 22:1-14
Sermon: “Scattered but Gathered” (John 11:45-57)
* Hymn #602 ~ “O God, My Faithful God”
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
“Scattered but Gathered” (John 11:45-57)
- Introduction
- The Results of the Lazarus Miracle
- Hardness of heart
- A perplexed Sanhedrin
- Application
- Tight-fisted unbelief
- God’s children from all over the world!
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: Sunday School resumed
Monday: Trail Life Training, 6-8pm
Tuesday: Trail Life Resumes
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and “Stuff We Should Know”
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
January 18: “Baby Winter Welcome,” 10-11am; childcare, in Fellowship Hall.
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 12:1-11