Palm Sunday — April 13, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!”

* Hymn #235 ~ “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 19:35-40

* Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Sing Hosanna!”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #252 ~ “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Means of Grace

Receiving New Members

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 42:1-5

New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16

Sermon: “Never Alone” (John 14:15-18)

* Hymn #246 ~ “Man of Sorrows! What a Name”

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

“Never Alone” (John 14:15-18)

  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus Never Leaves
    1. Keep my commandments
    2. Another Helper is coming
  3. Application
    1. Do you have “orphan thoughts”?
    2. The believer always has the Trinity

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: Provide an Easter Lily for “Resurrection Sunday”? sign up in Fellowship Hall

Today: Church Camping Trip, August 14-16, Mossyrock Campground, sign up in Fellowship Hall if interested

Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life

Tuesday: “American Heritage Girls” planning meeting, 6:15pm

Thursday: Council Meeting (5pm)

Friday: “Good Friday” Service, 7pm

Next Sunday: Easter Sunday, no Sunday School; Cinnamon Rolls 9-9:45am

Christian Education Fund: Applications due April 27

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:19-24

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