January 25, 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 #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4

* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 67-69

Q. 67. Which is the sixth commandment?

A. 67. The sixth commandment is: You shall not murder.

Q. 68. What is required in the sixth commandment?

A. 68. The sixth commandment requires all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life and the life of others.

Q. 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?

A. 69. The sixth commandment forbids us to take our own life or to take unjustly the life of our neighbor, or anything tending to these ends.

* Hymn ~ “The Perfect Wisdom of Our God”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 9:10-12

New Testament Reading: James 1:22-27

Sermon: “Where is Wisdom” (Job 27:1-28:28)

* Hymn ~ “I Asked the Lord That I Might Grow”

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

“Where is Wisdom” (Job 27:1-28:28)

  1. Introduction
  2. Job’s Conclusion
    1. Sounds like an imprecatory psalm
    2. Wisdom not obtained from the world
  3. Application
    1. No God? Then no restraint
    2. The answer? Fear God. Flee evil

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: 2nd Semester Sunday School began

Today: Compassion Ministry meeting, 11:45am in WTR

Tonight: Puyallup Reformed Church is launched, 6pm at PCBC

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

February 15: Congregational Meeting; 11:45am – 1pm; Elders asking confirmation of new officers; Elders: Ryan Frederick, Ian MacGregor; Deacons: Phil Bergquist, Nick Heerman, David Pop, Preston Turk, Randy Wyatt

Sanctuary: No food or drink please

Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 29:1 – 31:40