Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”
* Hymn #98 ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:17
* Hymn #53~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “God Bless Our Families”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #719 ~ “A Christian Home”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Sermon: “Seeking Contentment” (1 Timothy 6:3-10)
* Hymn #359 ~ “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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
“Seeking Contentment” (1 Timothy 6:3-10)
- Introduction
- False Teachers, Contentment, and Money
- Shouldn’t we be doing better today?
- Content with our lot in life
- Application
- Crouching at God’s disposal
- Wisdom from Philippians 4:11-13
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: Happy Mother’s Day!
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and Bible Study for all
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes, 9-9:45am
May 23: All-Church Yard Sale; 9am-3pm; clean, sellable items; please sign up in Fellowship Hall to help
June 7: H.S. Graduation and Sunday School Recognition, 9-9:45am
Save the Date: All Church Picnics July 26 and August 23
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Pastor Henry preaching