Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “The Strife Is O’er, The Battle Done”
* Hymn #277 ~ “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Luke 24:1-6
* Hymn #276 ~ “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Lift High the Cross!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Resurrection Hymn”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Job 19:25-27
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:18-25
Sermon: “Where’s Your Reservation?” (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7)
* Hymn ~ “Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed!”
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
“Where’s Your Reservation?” (Ecclesiastes 12:1-7)
- Introduction
- Getting Older
- “What’s the point of it all?”
- Death doesn’t end existence
- Application
- We live forever
- “Hotel Heaven” or “Hotel Hell”
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)
Today: Those who purchased Easter lilies, please take them home
Today: Pick up application for “Christian Education Scholarships”
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm.
Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm; dinner, activities, and discussion
Friday and Saturday: Rafiki Kenya and Rafiki Ghana
New Members Class: April 14 and 21, sign up in Fellowship Hall
April 20: Free Health Care Event, volunteer opportunities
May 16-18: Christian Education Conference: “Amending the Soil”, info in Fellowship Hall
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Acts 4 (Pastor Henry)