November 16, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Not unto Us, O Lord”

* Hymn #650 ~ “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 97:10-12

* Hymn #55 ~ “To God Be the Glory”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “The Books of the Old and New Testaments”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:3-10

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “As the Deer”

Means of Grace

Receiving New Members

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

New Testament Reading: 1 John 4:7-12

Sermon: “Do You Love Me” (John 21:15-17)

* Hymn #529 ~ “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

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

“Do You Love Me” (John 21:15-17)

  1. Introduction
  2. Peter’s Three Questions
    1. Time to be restored
    2. 100% devotion?
  3. Application
    1. We are asked the questions
    2. What do the questions reveal?

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: We welcome our new Members

Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant evening worship, 6-7:30pm, at PCBC

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: BENYO, 6th-12th grade, 6-7:30pm; dinner, activities, and lesson

Next Sunday: Help decorate the church for Advent and Christmas, 12:15pm

December Dates: Ladies’ Advent Brunch (12/6); Church Christmas Party (12/13); Children’s Christmas Pageant (12/14)

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 21:18-25