Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me”
* Hymn #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 99:9
* Hymn #38 ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 9-10
Q. 9. What is the work of creation?
A. 9. The work of creation is the making by God of all things from nothing, by his powerful word, in the space of six days, and all very good.
Q. 10. How did God create man?
A. 10. God created man, male and female, in his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with rule over the creatures.
* Hymn ~ “The Lord is My Salvation”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:10-12
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Sermon: “There is Only One Way” (John 14:5-7)
* Hymn ~ “There Is a Redeemer”
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
“There is Only One Way” (John 14:5-7)
- Introduction
- The Only Mediator
- Another “I AM”
- Exclusive statement?
- Application
- These are “rescue words”
- What’s your plan?
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: Bible Day Camp volunteer interest meeting, 11:45am, “Wranglers” too
Today: Provide an Easter Lily for “Resurrection Sunday”? sign up in FH
Today: South Tacoma Parish, potluck in FH, 12:30-2pm
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm
Next Sunday: North Tacoma and Olalla Parishes, 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 14:8-14