Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Look Upon Us, Blessed Lord”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies” musical interlude before last verse
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:6-7
* Hymn ~ “Holy, Mighty, Worthy!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Before the Throne of God Above”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Daniel 9:16-19
New Testament Reading: Matthew 6:5-13
Sermon: “It’s Better Now” (John 16:23-27)
* Hymn #629 ~ “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
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
“It’s Better Now” (John 16:23-27)
- Introduction
- The Power of Prayer
- Why less questions?
- The significance of, “In Jesus’ name”
- Application
- Better as a 21st century Christian
- Mindful who you are praying to
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during 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: Abortion Ministry Training; 11:45-12:15pm; WTR
Tuesday: Summer Park Fellowship; 10am-Noon; Wildwood Park
Tuesday: Trail Life
Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm
Thursday: “National Bible Bee” memorization program, 9-11am
Next Sunday: All-Church Picnic; 1-4pm at Sound Christian Academy (64th and Wapato); please bring salad and side dish; Men’s Pie Baking Contest; games and water slide
Church Camping Trip: August 14-16 at Mossyrock Park
August 17: All-Church Picnic, Talent Show
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 16:28-33