October 12, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

* Hymn #275 ~ “The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 147:8-11

* Hymn #274 ~ “Thine Be the Glory”

Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “The Garden of the Lord”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 45-48

Q. 45. Which is the first commandment?

A. 45. The first commandment is: You shall have no other gods before me.

Q. 46. What is required in the first commandment?

A. 46. The first commandment requires us to know and acknowledge God to be the only true God and our God; and to worship and glorify him accordingly.

Q. 47. What is forbidden in the first commandment?

A. 47. The first commandment forbids the denial of, or failure to worship and glorify, the true God as God and our God; and it forbids giving that worship and glory to any other which is due to God alone.

Q. 48. What do the words “before me” in the first commandment teach us?

A. 48. These words “before me” in the first commandment teach us that God, who sees all things, takes notice of and is much displeased with the sin of having any other God.

* Hymn #521 ~ “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 22:22-24

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 2:10-18

Sermon: “Our New Name” (John 20:1-18)

* Hymn ~ “Resurrection Hymn”

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 New Name” (John 20:1-18)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Risen Lord
    1. Those at the tomb
    2. Focusing on Mary
  3. Application
    1. Why use the word “brother”?
    2. Family!

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: “Compassion Ministry” Meeting, 11:45am in WTR

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: BENYO, (6th-12th); 6-7:30pm; dinner, song, games, and study

Thursday: Council Meeting, 5pm

October 24-25: “On Earth as it is in Heaven” Conference; register at website

New Members Class: November 2 and 9; 11:45am-1pm; sign up in Fellowship Hall

November 6: “Intelligent Design Education Day” for homeschoolers; 9:30-2pm. Register here.

November 8: “Christmas Market”, Fellowship Hall, 10am-3pm

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: Ryan Frederick

“On Earth as it is in Heaven: Building Culture between the Already and the Not Yet” Conference: October 24-25, 2025