Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord His Glories Show”
* Hymn ~ “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 121:1-2
* Hymn #572 ~ “Onward, Christian Soldiers”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #585 ~ “Take My Life, and Let It Be”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-4
New Testament Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-7
Sermon: “Who is Sufficient?” (2 Corinthians 2:14 – 3:6)
Commissioning: Pastor Harvey Wieczorkiewic
* Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
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
“Who is Sufficient?” (2 Corinthians 2:14 – 3:6)
- Introduction
- Priorities and Temptations
- Six Directives
- Closing Charge
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)
Today: Join us after worship to celebrate the commissioning of Pastor Harvey
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Bible Study for all
Puyallup Church Plant Timeline: Today, Elder Harvey is commissioned; January 18, sending out those who are part of the plant; January 25: Puyallup Reformed Church Sunday Worship launch
January 25: Second Semester Sunday School begins; two new adult classes: “Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, and the Battle for America’s Soul” (Dr. John West); 1 and 2 Peter (Deacon Brett Ringheiser)
January 25: Compassion Ministry meeting, 11:45am
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 22:1 – 26:14