Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!”
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 6:1-7
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “For Those Who Shepherd Us”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, To Christ Draw Near”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 18:1-8
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:8-14
Sermon: “Honor the Elders” (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)
* Hymn #460 ~ “Amazing Grace”
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
“Honor the Elders” (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)
- Introduction
- Elders and Slaves
- Two types
- Slavery and today
- Application
- A word to the congregation
- A word to our elders
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: Memorial Service, 2pm; reception to follow
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Friday: Memorial Service; 11am; graveside and reception to follow; Mt. View Cemetery
Next Saturday: “Ladies’ Spring Tea,” 9:15am; Register online
Next Sunday: Mother’s Day Celebration, 9am; donuts and fruit (no Sunday School)
May 23: All-Church Yard Sale; 9am-3pm; clean, sellable items; please sign up in Fellowship Hall to help
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-10