Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Awake, My Tongue, Thy Tribute Bring”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Zephaniah 3:17
* Hymn #44 ~ “How Great Thou Art”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Hope For the World”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:16-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near”
Means of Grace
The Receiving of Members
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Job 5:17-22
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 12:4-11
Sermon: “The Affliction Brothers” (John 4:43-54)
* Hymn #691~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
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
“The Affliction Brothers” (John 4:43-54)
- Introduction
- Healing a Nobleman’s Son
- The “Affliction Brothers” come knocking
- Spiritual healing is the result
- Application
- What do you do when they show up?
- They are employed by God
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)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Tonight: “Young Adult Group”, 6-7:30pm, in Fellowship Hall, “Screwtape Letters,” chapters 17-18
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Core Skills Campout, June 6-8
Saturday: All-Church “Work and Cleaning” Party, 9am-12pm; sign up in Fellowship Hall
June 19: Summer Youth Study begins, 6th-12th, need host families; sign up Fellowship Hall
June 22: “Fierce Marriage” Date night; 6-9pm with “Out of the Dust”
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: John 5:1-18