April 16, 2023
Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church RCUS (Manitowoc, WI)
Sermon: “What are You Doing Here?"

1 Kings 19NKJV

Order of Service

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements


Call to Worship - Psalm 119:1-8 (Aleph)

Hymn 389 Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid (second tune)

Salutation and Invocation

Hymn 537 What Shall I render to My God


We Confess Our Christian Faith

Heidelburg Catechism #40-44

Congregational Prayer

Hymn 492 Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated


Scripture Reading & Text: 1 Kings 19

Sermon “What are You Doing Here?

   Prayer (concluded with Lord's Prayer in unison)


Hymn 544 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

(Tithes & Offerings Collected)


Benediction

Doxology

Announcements


  • Those wishing to contact Rev. Grossmann for spiritual concerns, prayer requests or pastoral needs can call him at 1-605-228-6508 or the parsonage home phone 920-726-4464.


  • Those wishing to become members of the congregation are invited to contact Rev. Grossmann for information.


  • Congratulations to Steve and Robin Stuebbe on the birth of a new granddaughter, Mabel Jane Sawtelle.


  • Please pray for the following members of our congregation.


  • Pray for Bea Jost who hurt her right arm and shattered her shoulder in a fall.


  • Pray for Shirley Dill who has a sore leg.


  • Pray for a full recovery for Dennis Grotegut.


  • Please join us after service for a brief meeting to help coordinate church camp. We are looking to recruit help by asking for volunteers to assist with the planning and preparation of each specific meal as well as other odds and ends. Thank you, Kayla Shillcox.


  • Please take your Easter mums home with you after the service.



Notable this week: Monday - Susan Borgwardt's birthday, Wednesday - Pat and Cindy Check's Anniversary, Friday - Harper Bockelman's and Chuck Schuh's birthday

Sermon Outline

“What are You Doing Here?”

1 Kings 19


Theme: Despite the Great Mt. Carmel Victory, Despite God Promising and Demonstrating His Assistance, Elijah Loses Heart and Seeks the End of His Ministry.


  1. Elijah, After the Great Victory at Mt. Carmel, Despairs at the Threats of Jezebel - vv.1-4
  2. Despite Elijah's Stubborn Fear of Jezebel, God Provides the Strength for Elijah's Next Journey - vv. 5-14
  3. God Promises Judgment of Elijah's Enemies, but Elijah Continues to Seek a Way Out - vv.15-21