August 10, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Stand Up and Bless the Lord”

* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 89:5-8

* Hymn ~ “Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Colossians 2:6-10

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 29-30

Q. 29. How are we made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ?

A. 29. We are made to share in the redemption purchased by Christ by the effective application of it to us by his Holy Spirit.

Q. 30. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?

A. 30. The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ by producing faith in us, and by this uniting us to Christ in our effective calling.

* Hymn #561 ~ “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16

New Testament Reading: Luke 12:22-31

Sermon: “Under Divine Surveillance” (John 17:6-12)

* Hymn #644 ~ “May the Mind of Christ My Savior”

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

“Under Divine Surveillance” (John 17:6-12)

  1. Introduction
  2. Prayer of Protection
    1. Jesus revealed God to those he came to save
    2. Jesus’ selective prayer
  3. Application
    1. His prayer requests
    2. Jesus’ protection

Announcements

Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during 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)

Tonight: “Puyallup Church Plant” Evening Worship, 6-7:30pm at PCBC

Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls

Thursday: Final week, “National Bible Bee” memorization program, 9-11am

Thursday-Saturday: Church Camping Trip, at Mossyrock Park

Next Sunday: All-Church Picnic, Talent Show (sign up in FH); A-L please bring salad and side dish; M-Z please bring dessert and side dish, games and waterslide

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 17:13-19

“On Earth as it is in Heaven: Building Culture between the Already and the Not Yet” Conference: October 24-25, 2025