Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:17
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Anthem ~ “A Triumphant Alleluia”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 5:1-5
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Before the Throne of God Above”
Means of Grace
Receiving of New Members
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 26:1-13
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon: “Repentance Leads to Life” (Hosea 14:1-9)
Hymn #691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
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
“Repentance Leads to Life” (Hosea 14:1-9)
I. Introduction
II. Future Repentance and Restoration
A. After judgment hope
B. There’s a “run from” and a “run to”
III. Application and Conclusion
A. His love for you greater than your sin
B. Are we in danger?
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: “Fierce Marriage” info table in FH; Marriage/Family Conference signup
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30-6:45 singing, and 6:45-7:30pm classes and Small Groups for all
Saturday: Mens’ Breakfast, 8-9:30am
Next Sunday: Mother’s Day Celebration in FH; 9-9:45am (no Sunday School)
May 20: Church Yard Sale (money for Sacred Road Mission Trip); drop off “stuff” Friday (May 19) 4-7pm or Saturday (May 20) 7:30am. Sale 9-3pm
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 1:1-3