Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:1-2
* Hymn ~ “Come, Men of Christ, Be Strong”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:1-2
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 14-16
Q. 14. What is sin?
A. 14. Sin is any failure to measure up to what God requires, or any disobedience to his commands.
Q. 15. What was the sin by which our first parents fell from the state in which they were created?
A. 15. The sin by which our first parents fell from the state in which they were created, was their eating the fruit that God had forbidden.
Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
A. 16. Since the covenant of life was made with Adam for his descendants as well as for himself, all mankind descending from him in the ordinary manner, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.
* Hymn #717 ~ “Blest the Man That Fears Jehovah”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 10:1-5
New Testament Reading: Romans 14:13-23
Sermon: “The Law of Liberty” (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
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
“The Law of Liberty” (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)
I. Introduction
II. What About That Meat?
A. Don’t forget to love one another
B. Do not hinder the weak
III. Application and Conclusion
A. Does the weaker brother always dictate?
B. When discerning the “gray”
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Happy Father’s Day, ice-cream to celebrate in FH
Today: Pastor Henry and family on vacation. Back next week
Thursday: Moms/Kids “Play Date”, 10am, Wildwood Park Playground, Puyallup
Thursday: Youth/Parent Summer Study and Potluck; 5:30-8:30pm
Friday: “Equipping the Saints”
Next Sunday: June All-Church Picnic at Sound Christian Academy, 1-4pm; A-L please bring salad and side dish, M-Z please bring dessert and side dish; fried chicken and drinks provided; games, fun, and fellowship
Summer Choir: Sunday morning rehearsal, 9-9:45am, 7th grade and older
Summer Church Picnics: June 26, July 24, and August 21
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14