Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Our God, to Whom We Turn”
* Hymn #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-3
* Hymn ~ “By Faith”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 9-10
Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
A. 9. The work of creation is the making by God of all things from nothing, by his powerful word, in the space of six days, and all very good.
Q. 10. How did God create man?
A. 10. God created man, male and female, in his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with rule over the creatures.
* Hymn #672 ~ “Trust and Obey”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:18
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8
Sermon: “Love Thy Neighbor” (Luke 10:25-27)
Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
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
“Love Thy Neighbor” (Luke 10:25-27)
I. Introduction
II. Summary of Events
A. Jesus and the Lawyer
B. What we owe God and man: Perfect love
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Love thy neighbor: Perfect charity
B. Christ’s example of love
C. The risk and rewards of love
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Applications available for ERC members to apply for Christian School Scholarships, due next Sunday
Monday: Pastor Rich returns
Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study, 2 Timothy; 6-7:30pm, dinner included
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
MOMS Group: Beginning April 7, twice monthly, 9:15-11am; an ERC outreach for our moms and those you invite w/ kids of all ages; childcare and classes; sign up in FH
April 9: Compassion Puget Sound “Free Health Clinic,” volunteers and clients
April 9: Baby Shower, 10 am
Bible Day Camp: Aug. 8-11, 9:15-11:30am, volunteer? Sign up in FH
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9