August 3, 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 #30 ~ “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 150

* Hymn #391 ~ “Safely through Another Week”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 27-28

Q. 27. In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance; in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; in being buried; and in continuing under the power of death for a time.

Q. 28. In what does Christ’s exaltation consist?

Christ’s exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day; in ascending into heaven; in sitting at the right hand of God the Father; and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

* Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 119:33-40

New Testament Reading: Romans 1:18-20

Sermon: “God’s Two Books” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Psalm 119)

* 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

“God’s Two Books” (Elder Harvey Wieczorkiewicz) (Psalm 19)

  1. Introduction
    1. God has spoken in creation (Are you watching?)
    2. God has spoken in the written word (Are you listening?)
    3. Since God has spoken, are you responding?
  2. Application
    1. Christ in the psalm

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)

Today: Pastor Rich (at wedding) and Pastor Henry (preaching at Veritas) return next week. Thank you to Elder Harvey and Ryan Frederick for leading worship today

Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: Summer Ladies Bible Study, 10am; 7pm;

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

Thursday: Summer Youth Bible Study, 5:30pm

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

Church Camping Trip: August 14-16 at Mossyrock Park

August 17: All-Church Picnic, Talent Show; A-L please bring salad and side dish; M-Z please bring dessert and side dish

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 17:6-12

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