Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Lord, Give Heed unto Our Plea”
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-3
* Hymn #119 ~ “I Sing the Almighty Power of God”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:16-21
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 73-75
Q. 73. Which is the eighth commandment?
A. 73. The eighth commandment is: You shall not steal.
Q. 74. What is required in the eighth commandment?
A. 74. The eighth commandment requires us to obtain lawfully, and to further, the wealth and material well-being of ourselves and others.
Q. 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment?
A. 75. The eighth commandment forbids whatever does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor’s wealth and material well-being.
* Hymn #649 ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 4:6-11
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Sermon: “The Path to Glory” (Pastor Henry) (Philippians 3:17-21)
* Hymn ~ “The Lord Almighty Reigns”
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
“The Path to Glory” (Pastor Henry) (Philippians 3:17-21)
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: Pastor Rich out of town, back tomorrow
Today: “ERC Christian Education Fund” scholarship applications in Fellowship Hall
Today: Easter Lily Sign up, $17, take home after Easter service, sign up in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: BENYO, 6th-12th, 6-7:30pm; dinner, singing, activity, lesson
Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm
March 24: Trail Life Court of Honor and Dessert Auction, 6:30pm
March 26: “Healing Connections,” for those dealing with loss, 5-6pm in Worship Training Room/Library
Easter Week: April 3, Good Friday Service, 7pm; April 5: Easter Sunday, 9am Cinnamon Rolls and fellowship (no Sunday School), 10am Worship
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15