Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-2
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
* Hymn ~ “Speak, O Lord”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 143:5-10
New Testament Reading: Matthew 12:46-50
Sermon: “We Can Know It” (Colossians 1:9-12a)
Hymn #520 ~ “Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”
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
“We Can Know It”
(Colossians 1:9-12a)
I. Introduction
II. Paul’s Prayer
A. A surprising prayer request
B. So we might know it and do it
III. Application and Conclusion
A. How does one come to know God’s will?
B. Already revealed
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during 10am worship. Nursery open for self-serve during 8am worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: 8am and 10am worship services begin
Today: Adult Choir summer schedule; 9:10-9:50am; 7th grade and up
Today: We celebrate our HS graduates.
Today: Youth Summer Kickoff; lunch, information, and “Foot Golf”, 12pm
Ladies’ Bible Study: Every other Thursday (next 6/17); 7pm; “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”
Men’s Fireside Theology: Discussion of Sproul’s “Everyone’s a Theologian”; every other Friday (next 6/18); 7:30pm
Surprised by Suffering: Sproul video series; Fridays: 5:45-8:45, starts 7/9
June 27: Church Picnic at the Tacoma Baptist Schools’ playfield/football field; A-L bring side dish and salad; M-Z bring side dish and dessert; everything else provided; 1-4pm
Bible Day Camp: July 26-29; ages 5 through entering 5th grade, signup today
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
CD of today’s sermon and assistive listening devices: See sound booth.
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 112:1-10