Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “God, the Lord, a King Remaineth”
* Hymn #263 ~ “Lift High the Cross”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 42:1-2
* Hymn #276 ~ “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Corinthians 13
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q&A 11-13
Q. 11. What are God’s works of providence?
A. 11. God’s works of providence are his most holy, wise, and powerful preservation and control of all his creatures, and all their actions.
Q. 12. What special act of providence did God exercise toward man in the state in which he was created?
A. 12. When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him, on condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil on penalty of death.
Q. 13. Did our first parents continue in the state in which they were created?
A. 13. Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the state in which they were created by sinning against God.
* Hymn ~ “See What a Morning” (Resurrection Hymn)
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 98:1-6
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:9-11
Sermon: “Seeing Jesus” (John 14:19-24)
* Hymn #274 ~ “Thine Be the Glory”
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
“Seeing Jesus” (John 14:19-24)
- Introduction
- “You Will See Me”
- How?
- Jesus would still be with them
- Application
- Only two spiritual categories
- Spiritual privileges may go away
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: Christian Education Fund applications due
Today: N. Tacoma and Olalla Parish Potluck; 12:30-2pm in Fellowship Hall
Today: Church Camping Trip, August 14-16, Mossyrock Campground, sign up on church App or in Fellowship Hall if interested
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
High School Seniors: We’d like to honor you. Contact Pastor Henry by May 1 so we can include you
Next Sunday: Taking pictures for the Photo Gallery. Do we have yours? Want an update? In Worship Training Room/Library after church
Next Sunday: Puyallup Parish Potluck, 12:30-2pm in FH
May 16: Wedding Shower; 6:30pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:25-26