March 9, 2025 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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)

  1. Introduction
  2. Judas the Betrayer
    1. All part of the plan
    2. Jesus’ timeline, no one else’s
  3. Application
    1. Note the light/darkness theme
    2. 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

Register now for Bible Day Camp