Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Lord, Give Heed unto Our Plea”
* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 99:9
* Hymn ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 76-78
Q. 76. Which is the ninth commandment?
A. 76. The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Q. 77. What is required in the ninth commandment?
A. 77. The ninth commandment requires us to maintain and promote truth between men, and our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially when called upon to bear witness.
Q. 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
A. 78. The ninth commandment forbids whatever misrepresents truth, or is injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.
* Hymn ~ “There Is a Redeemer”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7
New Testament Reading: John 3:1-8
Sermon: “Worship Instructions” (1 Timothy 2:1-15)
* Hymn #585 ~ “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
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
“Worship Instructions” (1 Timothy 2:1-15)
- Introduction
- Worship and Order in the Church
- False teachers: creating unrest
- Words to women of the church
- Application
- Who did Jesus die for?
- The efficacious blood of Jesus
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: “ERC Christian Education Fund” scholarship applications in Fellowship Hall
Today: Easter Lily Sign Up, $17, take home after Easter service, sign up in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life (Court of Honor and Dessert Auction, 6:30pm), and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and bible study for all
Thursday: “Healing Connections,” for those dealing with loss, 5-6pm in WTR
Easter Week: April 3, Good Friday Service, 7pm; April 5: Easter Sunday, 9am Cinnamon Rolls and fellowship (no SS), 10am Worship
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-13