August 11, 2024 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “In Thy Temple Courts, O Father”

* Hymn #575 ~ “Soldiers of Christ, Arise”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5

* Hymn ~ “Across the Lands”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #591 ~ “Jesus Calls Us”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

New Testament Reading: Matthew 28:17-21

Sermon: “The Picture of Discipleship” Pastor Henry (2 Timothy 2:1-2)

* Hymn #649 ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

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

“The Picture of Discipleship” Pastor Henry (2 Timothy 2:1-2)

  1. Discipleship is Personal
    1. Father-son dynamic
  2. Discipleship is Instructive
    1. Authority
    2. Formation
      1. Listening: Teaching sound doctrine
      2. Mimicry: Learning by example
  3. Discipleship is Continual
    1. Make disciples who make disciples
  4. Application

Announcements

Today: Nursery 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)

Today: Pastor Rich preaching at Veritas Church (Federal Way) this morning

Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Fort Steilacoom Park (weather permitting)

Wednesday: Summer Women’s Fellowship, 6:30-8:30pm

Thursday: Summer Park Fellowships, Jefferson Park, 10am-1pm, 801 N. Mason

Next Sunday: Church Picnic, 1-4pm at SCA, A-L Please bring salad and side dish, M-Z please bring dessert and side dish; Talent Show, send music beforehand

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 7:53 – 8:11

“Post Tenebras Lux” Conference: November 1-2, 2024