Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “God, the Lord, a King Remaineth”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: 2 Samuel 22:17-20
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Anthem ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:19-21
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Every Knee Shall Bow”
Means of Grace
Receiving of New Members
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Song of Solomon 6:4-10
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:18-25
Sermon: “The Marriage Bed” (1 Corinthians 7:1-9)
Hymn #720 ~ “Happy the Home When God Is There”
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 Marriage Bed” (1 Corinthians 7:1-9)
I. Introduction
II. Marriage is a Sexual Relationship
A. Understanding “the present distress”
B. Marriage is a remedy for fornication
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Weeding through the lies
B. Keeping your bed undefiled
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 Communication Card (on back table)
Today: “Events Framework” Committee Meeting, 11:45am in WTR
Today and Next Sunday: Receiving of New Members
Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study, 6-7:30pm, dinner included, 2 Timothy
Thursday: MOMS Group, 9:15-11am; all moms invited, talk about next year
Saturday: “Ladies Spring Tea”; 9:30am; for ladies and girls 5+; sign up in FH
May 28: Church Yard Sale; all proceeds to fund Sacred Road Mission Trip; need your nice, clean, sellable goods
June 2: Ladies’ Bible Study, every other Thursday, 7-8:30pm
June 5: “Sunday School Recognition” Celebration
June 7: Double Baby Shower
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Food Pantry: Food available in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16