Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Everlasting Spirit”
* Hymn ~ “Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 111:10
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:17-24
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 35:19-25
New Testament Reading: 1 John 3:1-3
Sermon: “Hated, are You?” (John 15:18-27)
* Hymn #689 ~ “Be Still, My Soul”
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
“Hated, are You?” (John 15:18-27)
- Introduction
- The Hatred of the World
- Not of the world
- Associated with Jesus
- Application
- The high cost of following Jesus
- Why such hatred?
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: Summer Adult Choir (7th grade and older) rehearse Sundays 9-9:45am
Tuesday: Trail Life (at American Lake)
Tuesday: American Heritage Girls (AHG); a ministry of discipling women and girls; 6:30-8pm; “Gardening and Diligence”
Wednesday: Summer Ladies Bible Study (Ephesians), 10am in Puyallup and 7pm in Tacoma
Friday: Men’s “Fireside Theology” 7-9pm
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