Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”
* Hymn #441 ~ “Jesus Shall Reign”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
* Hymn ~ “In Christ Alone”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 37-38
Q. 37. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
A. 37. The souls of believers are at their death made perfect in holiness and immediately pass into glory and their bodies, being still united to Christ, rest in their graves until the resurrection.
Q. 38. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
A. 38. At the resurrection Christ will immediately raise up in glory all believers; he will openly acknowledge and acquit them in the day of judgement, graciously rewarding them according to their works of faith, and they will enter into the full enjoyment of God for all eternity.
* Hymn #304 ~ “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 45:22-25
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:15-19
Sermon: “Who’s Really on Trial?” (John 18:28-40)
* Hymn #705 ~ “I Know Whom I Have Believed”
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
“Who’s Really on Trial?” (John 18:28-40)
- Introduction
- Jesus, Pilate, and Barabbas
- Jesus before Pilate
- It is Pilate who is on trial
- Application
- Pilate: portrait of an unbeliever
- Barabbas: portrait of a believer
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: Children’s Choir begins, K-6th, 11:30am-12pm
Tonight: Puyallup Church Plant Evening Worship, 6-7:30p at PCBC
Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls
Wednesday: BENYO (6th-12th), 6-7:30pm; dinner, songs, games, and study
October 24-25: “On Earth as it is in Heaven” Conference; register at website
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 19:1-16