Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
* Hymn #167 ~ “When Morning Gilds the Skies”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:8-10
* Hymn ~ “Jesus Is Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 76-78
Q. 76. Which is the ninth commandment?
A. 76. The ninth commandment is: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Q. 77. What is required in the ninth commandment?
A. 77. The ninth commandment requires us to maintain and promote truth between men, and our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially when called upon to bear witness.
Q. 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
A. 78. The ninth commandment forbids whatever misrepresents truth, or is injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.
* Hymn #170 ~ “Fairest Lord Jesus”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 25:6-9
New Testament Reading: Acts 4:5-12
Sermon: “There is No One Else” (John 6:60-71)
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
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
“There is No One Else” (John 6:60-71)
- Introduction
- Many Turn Away
- What was so offensive?
- Revealed hearts
- Application
- A word to discouraged Christians
- A solemn warning
Announcements
Today: Nursery 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: After worship, come see inside our additional 7,000 sf. Space, ideas?
Tuesday: “Trail Life” ages 5-17, 6:30pm; Fort Steilacoom Park (weather permitting)
Wednesday: “Women’s Summer Gathering,” 6:30-8:30pm, sign up in Fellowship Hall
Thursday: “Summer Park Fellowship,” Owen Beach, 10am-1pm
Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology, 7-9pm
Saturday: ERC Mission Trip to Yakama Indian Reservation (Sacred Road) leaves, returns August 4
August 9: Dwane Henning Golf “Scramble” Tournament, see Pastor Rich
August 18: Church Picnic, 1-4pm at SCA, Talent Show and more
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 7:1-31