Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
* Hymn #101 ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:1-3
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Romans 12:9-13
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “Heavens Shout God’s Matchless Glory” (Psalm 19)
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49:8-13
New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Sermon: “Be Comforted” (John 14:1-4)
* Hymn #654 ~ “O Jesus, I Have Promised”
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
“Be Comforted” (John 14:1-4)
- Introduction
- Jesus’ Comforting Words
- Why shouldn’t their hearts be troubled?
- Not just to heaven, but to himself
- Application
- Three comforting statements
- Future comfort
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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: Membership Class, Session #2; 11:45-1pm; lunch/childcare; in Warehouse
Today: “Christian Education Fund” applications available in FH, return by 4/27
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes for all and “Stuff You Should Know”
Next Sunday: South Tacoma Parish, potluck in FH, 12:30-2pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:5-7