December 7, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”

* Hymn #208 ~ “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 1:26-33

* Hymn #203 ~ “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “Sleep, Tiny King”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: 1 John 4:7-12

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #214 ~ “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Genesis 50:15-21

New Testament Reading: James 1:2-4

Sermon: “We Still Obey” (Job 2:1-13)

* Hymn #201 ~ “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

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

“We Still Obey” (Job 2:1-13)

  1. Introduction
  2. Round Two
    1. A reminder of “Round One”
    2. Job’s affliction continues
  3. Application
    1. Must not forget: God is Sovereign and Good
    2. Still obey!

Announcements

Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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, PCBC

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30-7:30 pm an evening of singing and prayer, children and youth included, Nursery provided

Saturday: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am

Saturday: Church Christmas Party (HS and up), 6-8pm, please bring an hors d’oeuvre and a dessert, $15 gift exchange

Next Sunday: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 4pm, please bring Christmas cookies to share afterwards

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: Job 3:1-26