Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
* Hymn #2 ~ “O Worship the King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 99:9
* Hymn ~ “The Lord Is My Salvation”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #140 ~ “O Word of God Incarnate”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:9-15
New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Sermon: “The Failure of the Pulpit” (Hosea 4:1-19)
Hymn #94 ~ “How Firm a Foundation” (verses 1, 2, 4, 6)
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 Failure of the Pulpit” (Hosea 4:1-19)
I. Introduction
II. National Sin
A. A minute about the covenant
B. Who was to blame?
C. Unfaithful worship
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Growing weary of the man saying nothing
B. Only the Word of God grips souls
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)
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Saturday: Double Baby Shower; 11am
April 7: Good Friday Service, 7pm
Spring Membership Class: April 16 and 23; sign up in Fellowship Hall
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 5:1 – 7:16