February 23, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly Theme”

* Hymn ~ “Give Praise to God”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:1-3

* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 7-8

Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?

A. 7. The decrees of God are his eternal plan, according to the purpose of his will, by which, for his own glory, he has foreordained whatever comes to pass; yet in such a manner as to be in no way the author of sin.

Q. 8. How does God carry out his decrees?

A. 8. God carries out his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

* Hymn #500 ~ “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 51:10-17

New Testament Reading: Philippians 2:1-4

Sermon: “Do as I Have Done” (John 13:1-17)

* Hymn #535 ~ “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!”

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

“Do as I Have Done” (John 13:1-17)

  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus Washes Feet
    1. Truth for believers
    2. Note the theology
  3. Application
    1. Be who he was
    2. Give yourself away

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: “Young Adults”, 6pm

Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and “Stuff We Should Know”

Friday: “Book Launch Party,” Dr. John West’s “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,” 7-8:30pm, FH, register at www.discovery.org/e/sscbooklaunch/

New Members Class: March 16 and 23, 11:45am-1pm; lunch and childcare; sign up in Fellowship Hall

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 13:18-30

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