July 6, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

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

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Job 42:1-6

* Hymn ~ “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “All Glory Be to Christ”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 126

New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Sermon: “From Grief to Joy” (John 16:16-22)

* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, To Christ Draw Near”

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

“From Grief to Joy” (John 16:16-22)

  1. Introduction
  2. From Grief to Joy
    1. “You will see me no longer…a little while, and you will see me”
    2. Therein is the cross!
  3. Application
    1. The symbol of Christianity
    2. Mourning shall give way to rejoicing!

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 (and next week); 11:45-12:15pm; WTR

Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant Worship and Fellowship, 5:30-7:30pm at Puyallup Community Baptist Church

Tuesday: Trail Life

Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm

Tuesday: Summer Park Fellowship; 1-3pm; Owen Beach; “Open House” format

Wednesday: Summer Ladies Bible Study, 10am in Puyallup; 7pm in Tacoma

Thursday: Summer Youth Bible Study (6th-12th grade); 5:30-8:30pm; play, dinner, learn

Friday: Men’s Fireside Theology; 7:30-9pm

Saturday: South Tacoma Parish; Low tide beach day on Day Island, 11:30-1:30pm; RSVP

Summer Church Picnics: July 20 and August 17

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 16:23-27