March 30, 2025 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Only Mediator
    1. Another “I AM”
    2. Exclusive statement?
  3. Application
    1. These are “rescue words”
    2. 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

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