Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “From Bethany, the Master Comes”
* Hymn #235 ~ “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Jeremiah 10:6-7
* Hymn ~ “Hosanna to the King”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Prepare the Way for Jesus
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:22-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 79-81
Q. 79. Which is the tenth commandment?
A. 79. The tenth commandment is: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.
Q. 80. What is required in the tenth commandment?
A. 80. The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our own condition, and a right and charitable attitude toward our neighbor and all that is his.
Q. 81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?
A. 81. The tenth commandment forbids all discontent with our own state; envying and grieving at the good of our neighbor, together with all ungoverned longings and desires for things that belong to him.
* Hymn #252 ~ “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Numbers 11:16-17, 24-25
New Testament Reading: Acts 6:1-7
Sermon: “Biblical Government” (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
* Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”
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
“Biblical Government” (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
- Introduction
- Standards for Elders and Deacons
- Office of elder
- Office of deacon
- Application
- Words to young men
- Words to young women
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 in FH, $17, take home after Easter service, sign up in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Friday: Good Friday Service, 7pm
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Next Sunday: Easter Sunday, 9am Cinnamon Rolls and fellowship (no SS), 10am Worship
April 18: Ballroom Dancing, 6:30-9pm, take advantage of dance lessons offered
April 25: Marriage Seminar, 9am-2:30pm; $25, lunch and daycare
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Isaiah 61:1-3