Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit”
* Hymn ~ “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Zephaniah 3:17
* Hymn #535 ~ “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #648 ~ “My Jesus I Love Thee”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:6-8
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-11
Sermon: “Commanded to Love” (John 15:12-17)
* Hymn ~ “God of Grace”
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
“Commanded to Love” (John 15:12-17)
- Introduction
- Love Each Other
- It’s all over the place
- A friend of Jesus
- Application
- Our Dad demands we love our siblings
- It is our defining and distinguishing mark
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: Celebrating our HS graduates in Fellowship Hall after worship
Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant “Soup Supper” gathering to learn more; 5:30pm at Puyallup Community Baptist Church
Tuesday: Trail Life (at American Lake)
Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm
Saturday: Church Clean-up, 9am-12 noon; come be a part of our yearly clean
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 15:18-27