Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Our God, to Whom We Turn”
* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 66:1-2
* Hymn ~ “Behold Our God”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Stand Up and Praise the Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #338 ~ “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-10
New Testament Reading: John 16:5-15
Sermon: “The Holy Spirit’s Role” (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
Hymn #644 ~ “May the Mind of Christ My Savior”
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
“The Holy Spirit’s Role” (1 Corinthians 2:6-16)
I. Introduction
II. Spiritual Wisdom
A. Who is wise and who is foolish? The world gets it wrong
B. The Holy Spirit’s work
III. Conclusion and Application
A. The Holy Spirit’s chief function: glorify Jesus
B. He does so by debasing, lifting, and sealing
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Applications available for ERC members to apply for Christian School Scholarships, due March 20
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Friday: Movie Night in the Fellowship Hall; “The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis”; 7pm; brings snacks to share
MOMS Group: Beginning April 7, twice monthly, 9:15-11am; an ERC outreach for our moms and those you invite w/ kids of all ages; childcare and classes; sign up in FH
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Pastor Henry preaching