August 18, 2024 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”

* Hymn #92 ~ “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 117

* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Confession of Sin

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

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed (451 AD)

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;

Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.

And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

* Hymn ~ “Speak, O Lord”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Micah 7:18-20

New Testament Reading: Romans 8:1-8

Sermon: “What a Promise!” (John 7:53 – 8:11)

* Hymn ~ “Come to the Waters”

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

“What a Promise!” (John 7:53 – 8:11)

  1. Introduction
  2. A Woman Caught in Adultery
    1. Trying to thwart Jesus
    2. Only the woman remains
  3. Application
    1. Just and merciful at the same time
    2. Jesus satisfied God. God became satisfied with you

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: 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

Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Harry Todd Park

Wednesday: Summer Youth Study, 4-8:30pm

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

Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm

Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30-9pm

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 8:12-30