Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “God, the Lord, a King Remaineth”
* Hymn #98 ~ “Now Thank We All Our God”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 40:17
* Hymn #115 ~ “All Creatures of Our God and King”
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Redeemer and King”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:22-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 14-16
Q. 14. What is sin?
A. 14. Sin is any failure to measure up to what God requires, or any disobedience to his commands.
Q. 15. What was the sin by which our first parents fell from the state in which they were created?
A. 15. The sin by which our first parents fell from the state in which they were created, was their eating the fruit that God had forbidden.
Q. 16. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first disobedience?
A. 16. Since the covenant of life was made with Adam for his descendants as well as for himself, all mankind descending from him in the ordinary manner, sinned in him, and fell with him in his first transgression.
* Hymn #719 ~ “A Christian Home”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 26:3-7
New Testament Reading: Philippians 4:4-7
Sermon: “His Peace” (John 14:27-31)
* Hymn #116 ~ “For the Beauty of the Earth”
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
“His Peace” (John 14:27-31)
- Introduction
- Jesus’ Peace
- What peace?
- A traumatized bunch
- Application
- What distinguishes Jesus’ offered peace?
- What about the thundering falls ahead?
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: Happy Mother’s Day; a rose for every lady in the Fellowship Hall
Today: Sign your children up for Bible Day Camp yet? June 23-26, entering Pre-K to 5th grade, register online
Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life
Tuesday: Elder Harvey’s Seminary Graduation; 7pm at Tacoma Bible Pres.
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and “Stuff We Should Know”
Friday: Wedding Shower; 6:30pm
May 24: Church Yard Sale, 9-3pm; drop off May 23, 5-7pm or May 24, 8am; all money to send team to Sacred Road
May 25: Spanaway Parish Potluck, 1-2:30pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 15:1-6