January 19, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Our God, to Whom We Turn”

* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (musical bridge before last verse)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 42:8

* Hymn #235 ~ “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

Confession of Sin

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

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 103-105

Q. 103. What do we pray for in the third request?

A. 103. In the third request (which is, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven) we pray that God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey and submit to his will in all things, as the angels do in heaven.

Q. 104. What do we pray for in the fourth request?

A. 104. In the fourth request (which is, Give us today our daily bread) we pray that by God’s free gift we may receive a sufficient share of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them.

Q. 105. What do we pray for in the fifth request?

A. 105. In the fifth request (which is, Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors) we pray that God, for Christ’s sake, would freely pardon all our sins; and we are encouraged to ask this because, by his grace, we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.

* Hymn #198 ~ “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates!”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 118:19-24

New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Sermon: “More Than a Parade” (John 12:12-19)

* Hymn ~ “Jesus Is Lord”

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

“More Than a Parade” (John 12:12-19)

  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
    1. Jesus’ timetable
    2. Hosanna: “Save now”
  3. Application
    1. Peeling away the layers
    2. Fulfilling prophecy

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)

Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life

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

Tonight: Young Adult Group; 6-7:30pm

Next Sunday: 2nd Semester Sunday School Begins, New adult class: “Survey of Christian Apologetics” (Ryan Frederick)

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 12:20-26