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)
- Introduction
- God Humbles Jacob
- By taking away Jacob’s means
- By taking away Jacob’s strength
- By taking away Jacob’s Lies
- God Blesses Jacob
- By giving Jacob a new name
- Application
- Faith needs room
- 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