Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
* Hymn #598 ~ “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 23-26
Q. 23. What offices does Christ fill as our Redeemer?
A. 23. Christ as our Redeemer fills the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, in his states both of humiliation and exaltation.
Q. 24. How does Christ fill the office of a prophet?
A. 24. Christ fills the office of a prophet in revealing to us by his Word and Spirit the will of God for our complete salvation.
Q. 25. How does Christ fill the office of a priest?
A. 25. Christ fills the office of a priest in his once offering up of himself to God as a sacrifice, to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God; and in making constant intercession for us.
Q. 26. How does Christ fill the office of a king?
A. 26. Christ fills the office of a king in making us his willing subjects, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
* Hymn ~ “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 36:24-27
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Sermon: “The Guide” (John 16:12-15)
* Hymn ~ “The Communion Hymn (Behold the Lamb)”
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 Guide” (John 16:12-15)
- Introduction
- The Holy Spirit as Guide
- At work in the believer
- Speaking through Scripture
- Application
- Our Guide uses a curriculum
- No “Frodo Baggins Christianity”
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)
Tonight: Puyallup Parish Gathering, 5-6:30pm at Bradley Lake Park; bring snack to share and lawn chair/blanket
Tuesday: Trail Life
Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm
Thursday: Week 5 of “National Bible Bee”, 9-11am
Next Sunday: Puyallup Church Plant Worship and Fellowship, 5:30-7:30pm at PCBC
Summer Church Picnics: July 20 and August 17
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 16:16-22