January 18, 2026 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Praise the Lord His Glories Show”

* Hymn ~ “Holy, Mighty, Worthy!”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 42:8

* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Glory, Hallelujah!”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:1-2

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise”

Means of Grace

The Commissioning and Sending of Puyallup Reformed Church

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 46

New Testament Reading: John 9:1-7

Sermon: “A Bigger View of God” (Job 22:1 – 26:14)

* Hymn ~ “O Great God”

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

“A Bigger View of God” (Job 22:1 – 26:14)

  1. Introduction
  2. More of the Same
    1. Job’s friends hold to a “domesticated God”
    2. Job’s longest speech
  3. Application
    1. God does not write in straight lines
    2. God is writing a grand story that involves us all

    4. 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: The Commissioning and Sending of Puyallup Reformed Church

    Today: 3rd Sunday Prayer, 11:45am in sanctuary

    Tonight: Puyallup Reformed Church “Launch Celebration Potluck” 6pm at PCBC

    Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

    Wednesday: BENYO, 6th-12th grade, 6-7:30pm; dinner, games, singing, lesson

    Next Sunday: Puyallup Reformed Church launches with first full worship service, 6pm at PCBC

    Next Sunday: 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)

    Next Sunday: Compassion Ministry meeting, 11:45am

    Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

    Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 27:1 – 28:28