Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme”
* Hymn #2 ~ “O Worship the King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 103:17-19
* Hymn ~ “Christ The True And Better”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Love the Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:1-2
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “I Plead for Grace (Psalm 51)”
Means of Grace
Installation of Additional Deacons
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 5:6-16
Sermon: “Get Out of the Dark” (John 13:18-30)
* Hymn #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
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
“Get Out of the Dark” (John 13:18-30)
- Introduction
- Judas the Betrayer
- All part of the plan
- Jesus’ timeline, no one else’s
- Application
- Note the light/darkness theme
- Choose this day
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: Bible Day Camp volunteer signup on church website
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: Memorial Service, 10:30am, reception to follow
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30-6:45 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and “Stuff You Should Know”
Next Sunday: “Membership Class,” Session 1, please pick up packet and read first week’s material; 11:45-1pm; lunch and childcare provided
March 23: “Membership Class,” Session 2; 11:45-1pm
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 13:31-38