Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Built on the Rock”
* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 49:7
* Hymn #642 ~ “Be Thou My Vision”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 53-56
Q. 53. Which is the third commandment?
A. 53. The third commandment is: You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.
Q. 54. What is required in the third commandment?
A. 54. The third commandment requires the holy and reverent use of God’s name, titles, attributes, ordinances, Word, and works.
Q. 55. What is forbidden in the third commandment?
A. 55. The third commandment forbids all unworthy use of anything by which God makes himself known.
Q. 56. What is the reason attached to the third commandment?
A. 56. The reason attached to the third commandment is that though the breakers of this commandment may escape punishment from men, yet the LORD your God will not suffer them to escape his righteous judgement.
* Hymn #272 (vs 1, 4, 6, 8) ~ “O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing!”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8
New Testament Reading: Romans 4:18-25
Sermon: “Stop Doubting” (John 20:24-31)
* Hymn #427 ~ “Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands”
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
“Stop Doubting” (John 20:24-31)
- Introduction
- Jesus Shows Himself to Thomas
- He wants to “see” and “feel”
- Clear proclamation of Jesus’ deity
- Application
- Thomas as our “poster boy”
- The role of faith
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: “Membership Class: Session #1; 11:45am-1pm; warehouse
Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant Evening Worship, 6-7:30pm, PCBC
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Thursday: “Intelligent Design Education Day” for homeschoolers; 9:30-2pm
Saturday: “Christmas Market,” Fellowship Hall, 10am-3pm
Next Sunday: “Membership Class: Session #2”, 11:45am-1pm; warehouse
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 21:1-14