Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Romans 11:33-36
* Hymn ~ “Give Him Glory!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:1-2
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 94-95
Q. 94. What is Baptism?
A. 94. Baptism is the sacrament of solemn admission into the church on earth in which the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, signifies and seals our being grafted into Christ, and having a share in the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our pledge to be the Lord’s.
Q. 95. To whom is baptism to be administered?
A. 95. Baptism is not to be administered to any outside membership of the church on earth, until they profess their faith in Christ and obedience to him; but infants descending from parents (one or both) professing faith in Christ and obedience to him, are, for that reason, within the covenant and are to be baptized.
* Hymn ~ “Not to Us” (Psalm 115)
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
New Testament Reading: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon: “It Transforms” (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
Hymn #591 ~ “Jesus Calls Us”
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
“It Transforms” (1 Thessalonians 1:4-10)
I. Introduction
II. The Power of the Gospel
A. A mostly Gentile church
B. Evidence of saving faith
III. Application
A. The gospel must be proclaimed
B. The “extreme makeover” begins
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School 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: Young Adult activity, “Escape Room”
Abortion Ministry Outreach: Monday @ TPP, 10am; Wednesday @ FWPP
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Next Sunday: Last Sunday School class
June 4: Sunday School Recognition, 9-9:45am
June 7: “ERC Ladies Painting Night,” 6:30-8:30 pm in FH; dessert, too; HS age and above; limited capacity. advanced registration and $15 ticket purchase required
Summer Church Picnics: June 25, July 30, and August 20
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Food Pantry: Food in kitchen for ERC families
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9