Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn #76 ~ “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “A New Commandment”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed (A.D. 451)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 19:15-18
New Testament Reading: John 4:7-12
Sermon: “Love Them” (John 13:31-38)
* Hymn ~ “Behold the Lamb” (The Communion Hymn)
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 Them” (John 13:31-38)
- Introduction
- The New Commandment
- Why the word “new”?
- Not now but later
- Application
- John’s first letter helps us understand
- Stuck with your Christian family!
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: Membership Class, Session #1; 11:45-1pm; lunch/childcare; in Warehouse
Today: Bible Day Camp volunteer signup
Tonight: “Young Adults” Puritan Study
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Saturday: “March Youth Event,” Bowling, pizza, and fellowship! 6-8pm at Daffodil Bowl, $10
Next Sunday: “Membership Class,” Session 2, please pick up packet and read second week’s material; 11:45-1pm; lunch and childcare provided
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 14:1-4