April 6, 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 #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (Musical bridge before last verse)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Jeremiah 10:6-7

* Hymn ~ “Lift High the Name of Jesus”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:14-21

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #253 ~ “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 65:1-8

New Testament Reading: Luke 10:17-24

Sermon: “Greater Things” (John 14:8-14)

* Hymn #254 ~ “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed”

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

“Greater Things” (John 14:8-14)

  1. Introduction
  2. More Comfort from Jesus
    1. Disciples still confused
    2. Praying what Jesus wants
  3. Application
    1. Greater works than Jesus?
    2. Spiritual miracles are greater

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

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes for children and youth and “Stuff We Should Know” for adults

Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am

Next Sunday: Receiving New Members

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

April 18: “Good Friday” Service, 7pm

April 20: Easter Sunday, no Sunday School; Cinnamon Rolls 9-9:45am

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:15-18

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