May 14, 2023
Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church RCUS (Manitowoc, WI)
Sermon: “Seeking Guidance from Baal-Zebub"
2 Kings 1NKJV
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship - Psalm 119:33-40 (He)
Hymn 35 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Salutation and Invocation
Hymn 27 Great is Thy Faithfulness
We Confess Our Christian Faith
Heidelburg Catechism #53
Congregational Prayer
Hymn 253 O Spirit of the Living God
Scripture Reading & Text: 2 Kings 1
Sermon “Seeking Guidance from Baal-Zebub”
Prayer (concluded with Lord's Prayer in unison)
Hymn 696 Be not dismayed whate'er betide
(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.
- Mark your calendars: the official installation ceremony for Rev. Grossmann is scheduled for Sunday, May 28. Rev. David Robbins and Rev. Dan Schnabel will be on hand to install our new pastor.
- Pray for a speedy recovery for Shelly Stock, who is now home after a recent hospital stay.
- Covenant Church Camp will be held at Camp Sinawa June 20-23. Signup sheets for campers and those wishing to help with setup and meals, along with a box for monetary donations, are on a table in the Fellowship Hall.
- T-shirts from past church camps are on sale for $3, in sizes from small to XXL. See Carolyn for details.
- The annual baby bottle campaign for the Crossing of Manitowoc County will begin this Sunday, Mother’s Day, and continue through Father’s Day.
Notable this week: Thursday - Bob and Kathy Warwick's Anniversary, Saturday - Tim and Amy Harbach's Anniversary
Sermon Outline
“Seeking Guidance from Baal-Zebub”
2 Kings 1
Theme: God Brings Judgment on The Leader of His People for Seeking Guidance from Baal-Zebub
- God sends Elijah to Answer Ahaziah's Question to Baal-Zebub - vv. 1-8
- God Brings Judgement on the Proud but Grace to the Humble - vv. 9-18