March 19, 2023 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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