Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “In Thy Temple Courts, O Father”
* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 89:5-8
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Come to the Water”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 79-81
Q. 79. Which is the tenth commandment?
A. 79. The tenth commandment is: You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.
Q. 80. What is required in the tenth commandment?
A. 80. The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our own condition, and a right and charitable attitude toward our neighbor and all that is his.
Q. 81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment?
A. 81. The tenth commandment forbids all discontent with our own state; envying and grieving at the good of our neighbor, together with all ungoverned longings and desires for things that belong to him.
* Hymn ~ “Living Waters”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
New Testament Reading: Revelation 22:1-5
Sermon: “An Invitation Like No Other” (John 7:32-52)
* 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
“An Invitation Like No Other” (John 7:32-52)
- Introduction
- A Wondrous Invitation
- Context within the Feast of Booths
- “Come to me and drink!”
- Application
- A life-changing invitation
- Take a good long drink, my friend
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)
Tuesday: DECo Parent Training, 9am-3pm
Tuesday: “Trail Life”, ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Fort Steilacoom Park (weather permitting)
Wednesday: “Summer Youth Study,” 6th-12th grade, 5:30-8:30pm
Friday: Dwane Henning Golf “Scramble” Tournament, see Pastor Rich
Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7:30-9pm
August 18: 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: Pastor Henry