Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Romans 11:33-36
* Hymn ~ “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Galatians 6:1-10
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 17-19
Q. 17. Into what state did the fall bring mankind?
A. 17. The fall brought mankind into a state of sin and misery.
Q. 18. What is the sinfulness of that state into which man fell?
A. 18. The sinfulness of the state into which man fell includes the guilt of Adam’s first sin, the lack of the righteousness which he had at first, and the corruption of every part of his nature, which is commonly called Original Sin; together with all actual sins which flow from it.
Q. 19. What misery did the fall bring upon mankind?
A. 19. The fall brought upon mankind loss of communion with God, and his wrath and curse, so that we are justly liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to punishment in hell for ever.
* Hymn #708 ~ “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3
New Testament Reading: Matthew 7:7-11
Sermon: “More Gifts for His Kids” (John 15:7-11)
* Hymn #598 ~ “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
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
“More Gifts for His Kids” (John 15:7-11)
- Introduction
- Gifts from Jesus
- Answered prayer. Much fruit. Loved.
- And now another one
- Application
- Joy!
- Joy and sorrow can coexist
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)
Tuesday: Trail Life (at American Lake)
Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and “Stuff we should know”
Next Sunday: Sunday School Recognition and HS Graduate Celebration, 9-9:45am
Next Sunday: Puyallup Church Plant “Soup Supper” gathering to learn more; 5:30pm at Puyallup Community Baptist Church
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 15:12-17