August 24, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

* Hymn #347 ~ “The Church’s One Foundation”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 29:1-2

* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:1-10

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 9:25-29

New Testament Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6

Sermon: “Jesus Prays for You” (John 17:20-26)

* Hymn ~ “Make Us One”

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

“Jesus Prays for You” (John 17:20-26)

  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus’ Prayer for Future Believers
    1. What we learn from this prayer
    2. Unity and love
  3. Application
    1. Unity: Like a family and a body
    2. Love: Facilitates the other marks

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; weekly evening worship begins September 7

Tuesday: Summer Park Fellowship; Ft. Steilacoom Park, 10am-12pm

Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls

Thursday: Final Youth Summer Event: 6th-12th grade; 5-8pm; dinner, swimming, kayaking, and tubing

September 7: Sunday School Opening, 9am

September 14: Sunday School begins; 9-9:45am; children and adults

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 18:1-11

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