May 7, 2023 Bulletin

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

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