October 5, 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 #181 ~ “We Come, O Christ, to You”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 32:1-3

* Hymn #455 ~ “And Can It Be That I Should Gain”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Behold, It Is Finished”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 42-44

Q. 42. What is the sum of the Ten Commandments?

A. 42. The sum of the Ten Commandments is to love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.

Q. 43. What is the preface to the Ten Commandments?

A. 43. The preface to the Ten Commandments is: I am the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

Q. 44. What does the preface to the Ten Commandments teach us?

A. 44. The preface to the Ten Commandments teaches us that because God is the LORD and our God and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all his commandments.

* Hymn #253 ~ “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 12:21-23

New Testament Reading: Hebrews 9:18-22

Sermon: “Blood and Water” (John 19:28-42)

* Hymn ~ “The Power of the Cross”

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

“Blood and Water” (John 19:28-42)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Death of Jesus
    1. Many prophesies fulfilled
    2. Blood and water
  3. Application
    1. “It is finished!”
    2. More about “blood and water”

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)

Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant Evening Worship, 6-7:30p at PCBC

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30pm classes and Bible Study (Philippians) for all

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

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: John 20:1-18

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