May 17, 2026 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”

* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Romans 11:33-36

* Hymn #75 ~ “O Father, You Are Sovereign”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Come With Joy”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:25-32

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “Turn Your Eyes”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 133

New Testament Reading: John 17:20-23

Sermon: “Fight for Unity” (Pastor Henry) (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)

* Hymn #649 ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

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

“Fight for Unity” (Pastor Henry) (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)

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)

Today: Pews cleaned this past week. No food/drink helps them remain clean!

Today: 3rd Sunday Prayer, 11:45-12:45pm

Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)

Today: Pastor Rich out of town, back this week

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm

June 6: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am

June 6: 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

June 13: Single “Ladies Connect Luncheon”, 11am, sign up in Fellowship Hall

June 19: “Offensive Christianity: Restoring Strength of Men in a Feminized Age”, 6-9pm; register here

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: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Offensive Christianity: An Evening with Chase Davis on June 19 at 6pm