Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Safely Through Another Week”
* Hymn #347 ~ “The Church’s One Foundation”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-3
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Children’s Anthem ~ “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:2-6
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #455 ~ “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:1-2
New Testament Reading: Luke 15:11-24
Sermon: “What a Love!” (Hosea 2:2 – 3:5)
Hymn ~ “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
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
Sermon Notes
“What a Love!” (Hosea 2:2 – 3:5)
I. Introduction
II. Some Brief Context
III. Sin, Consequence, Restoration, and Reconciliation
A. “I will go after my lovers…”
B. The loving faithfulness of God
IV. Application and Conclusion
A. A picture of our justification
B. God’s love for an unfaithful bride
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: Pick up ERC Christian Ed Scholarship Form
Today: Church Directory Mobile App, see handout
Today: Abortion Ministry Meeting, 11:45am-1pm, in 4th/5th grade room
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Saturday: Ladies’ Bible Study; “Overcoming Bitterness”; 8:30-10am
Save the Date: Ladies’ Spring Tea; May 6, 9:30-11am
Save the Date: ERC Camping Trip @ Alder Lake, Aug. 2-5, registration now available on Church Center App;
Pastoral Counseling? See Associate Pastor Henry Flowers
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Hosea 4:1-19