Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise The Lord, His Glories Show”
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 70:4-5
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Choir Anthem ~ “God So Loved the World”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #460 ~ “Amazing Grace!”
Means of Grace
Receiving of New Members
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:13-15
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:6-11
Sermon: “What a God. What a Savior. What a Love” (John 3:16-21)
* Hymn #246 ~ “Man of Sorrows! What a Name”
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
“What a God. What a Savior. What a Love” (John 3:16-21)
- Introduction
- God’s Love for the World
- The great dividing line
- Immeasurable love and a wicked world
- Application
- What does “the world” mean?
- Understanding John 3:16
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)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: We welcome new members
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and testimonies
Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Next Sunday: No Sunday School; Mother’s Day, donuts/fruit in Fellowship Hall; 9-9:45am
May 16-18: “Amending the Soil”, Christian Education Conference, info in Fellowship Hall; Practicums and Main Sessions; lunch provided; see schedule online
May 25: Church Yard Sale, money for Sacred Rd Mission Trip; 9am-3pm; need many volunteers
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 3:22-26