January 26, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Book of Books, Our People’s Strength”

* Hymn #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 66:1-4

* Hymn #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 106-107

Q. 106. What do we pray for in the sixth request?

A. 106. In the sixth request (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil) we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin, or support and deliver us when we are tempted.

Q. 107. What does the conclusion attached to the Lord’s Prayer teach us?

A. 107. The conclusion attached to the Lord’s Prayer (which is, For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever, Amen) teaches us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only, and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power and glory to him. And in testimony of our desire and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.

* Hymn #253 ~ “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52:13-15

New Testament Reading: Philippians 3:7-11

Sermon: “Too Easily Pleased” (John 12:20-26)

* Hymn ~ “The Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb)”

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

“Too Easily Pleased” (John 12:20-26)

  1. Introduction
  2. Lose Your Life
    1. The salvation of the world begins
    2. He must die and we must die
  3. Application
    1. We don’t like these verses
    2. Finish tired

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

Next Sunday: 2nd Semester Sunday School has begun, New adult classes: “Survey of Christian Apologetics” (Ryan Frederick) and “Doctrine of Scripture” (Pastor Henry)

Next Sunday: “American Heritage Girls” Information Meeting, in WTR, 11:45

February 16: “Congregational Meeting,” 11:45-12:45

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 12:27-33