Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
* Hymn ~ “Rise Up, O Men of God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-2
* Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong” Men sing the last verse acapella
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “How Deep the Father’s Love”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 70
New Testament Reading: Acts 8:1-3
Sermon: “Despised” (John 16:1-4)
* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”
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
“Despised” (John 16:1-4)
- Introduction
- More on Opposition
- Much foretelling
- Promised hatred and persecution
- Application
- Some wisdom from Bunyan
- Friend of God or friend of world?
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during 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: Summer Adult Choir (7th grade and older) rehearse Sundays 9-9:45am
Today: Happy Father’s Day! Celebrate with ice-cream after worship
Tuesday: Trail Life (at American Lake)
Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm
Thursday: “Bible Bee Summer,” ages 4-18, 9-11am
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Friday: Bible Day Camp workday
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 16:5-11