Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Draw Nigh to Thy Jerusalem”
* Hymn #235 ~ “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Matthew 21:7-11
* Hymn #252 ~ “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Hosanna! Blessed Is He!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 5:1-5
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #251 ~ “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 28:10-22
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28
Sermon: “The Ladder” (John 1:43-51)
* Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”
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 Ladder” (John 1:43-51)
- Introduction
- Philip, Nathaniel, and a Ladder
- Jesus adds two more
- Why bring up Jacob?
- Application
- Jesus and Genesis 28
- Jesus: the bridge between heaven and earth
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: Sign up for Easter Lilies
Today: Pick up application for “Christian Education Scholarships”
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm.
Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and testimonies
Friday: Good Friday Service, 7pm
Next Sunday: Easter: No Sunday School, Cinnamon Rolls 9am, Worship 10am
April 6-7: Rafiki Kenya and Rafiki Ghana
New Members Class: April 14 and 21, sign up in Fellowship Hall
April 20: Free Health Care Event, volunteer opportunities
May 16-18: Christian Education Conference: “Amending the Soil”, info in FH
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7