August 25, 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 #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 29:1-2

* Hymn #164 ~ “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “His Mercy is More”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 14:19-25

New Testament Reading: 1 John 1:5-10

Sermon: “Alone, Vulnerable, and Lost” (John 8:12-30)

* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near”

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

“Alone, Vulnerable, and Lost” (John 8:12-30)

  1. Introduction
  2. I am the Light of the World
    1. Second of seven “I Am” statements
    2. Prophecy regarding the cross
  3. Application
    1. Context: Feast of Tabernacles
    2. God’s protection, presence, and guidance

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)

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

Wednesday: “Women’s Summer Gathering,” 6:30-8pm

Thursday: Summer Park Fellowships, Ft. Steilacoom Park, 10am-1pm

Fall Education Schedule: September 8 Sunday School Kick-off, 9am; September 15 Sunday School Classes begin (including two adult classes), 9-9:45am; September 11 (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) Bible Education Night (BEN), 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes for all

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 8:31-41