May 4, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “God, the Lord, a King Remaineth”

* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 70:4-5

* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Galatians 5:16-21

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Apostles’ Creed

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;

He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

* Hymn #460 ~ “Amazing Grace!”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 36:26-27

New Testament Reading: 1 John 2:20-27

Sermon: “Our Helper” (John 14:25-26)

* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”

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

“Our Helper” (John 14:25-26)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Role of the Holy Spirit
    1. What do we know about Him?
    2. The Great Reminder
  3. Application
    1. Indwelling the believer, what does He do?
    2. He is relentless

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: Taking pictures for the Photo Gallery, in Worship Training Room/Library after church

Today: Puyallup Parish Potluck; 12:30-2pm in Fellowship Hall

Today: DECo “Showcase”; come see some of the work of our students; in Warehouse after church

Tuesday: DECo and Trail Life

Tuesday: American Heritage Girls planning and prayer meeting, 6:30-7:30pm

Wednesday: BENYO, 6-7:30pm (last one of the year)

Next Sunday: Mother’s Day Celebration, 9-9:45am; pastry; no Sunday School

May 13: Elder Harvey Seminary Graduation, M.C.M. degree, at Tacoma Bible Presbyterian, 7pm

May 16: Wedding Shower; 6:30pm

May 24: Church Yard Sale, 9-3pm

Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary

Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen

Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 14:27-31

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