March 2, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme”

* Hymn ~ “Give Him Glory!”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 6:1-7

* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “All People That on Earth Do Dwell”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:1-12

New Testament Reading: 1 John 2:1-2

Sermon: “Jacob Wrestles with God” (Pastor Henry) (Genesis 32:22-30)

* Hymn ~ “His Robes for Mine”

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

“Jacob Wrestles with God” (Pastor Henry) (Genesis 32:22-30)

  1. Introduction
  2. God Humbles Jacob
    1. By taking away Jacob’s means
    2. By taking away Jacob’s strength
    3. By taking away Jacob’s Lies
  3. God Blesses Jacob
    1. By giving Jacob a new name
  4. Application
    1. Faith needs room
    2. Find room through confession

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: Pastor Rich returns Monday. Thank you to Pastor Henry for preaching

Today: Bible Day Camp volunteer signup in Fellowship Hall (or online)

Tuesday: “Trail Life Court of Honor” ceremony, church invited, 6:30-8pm

Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am, “Taking Heaven by Storm,” chapters 3-9

Next Sunday: Installing additional deacons

March 12: Memorial Service, 10:30am

New Members Class: March 16 and 23, 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare; sign up in Fellowship Hall

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 13:18-30

Register now for Bible Day Camp