September 21, 2025 Bulletin

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

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”

* Hymn #310 ~ “Rejoice the Lord Is King”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:4-5

* Hymn #295 ~ “Crown Him with Many Crowns”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Man of Sorrows, What a Name”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

Assurance of Pardon

Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 39-41

Q. 39. What is the duty which God requires of man?

A. 39. The duty which God requires of man is obedience to his revealed will.

Q. 40. What rule did God at first reveal to man for his obedience?

A. 40. The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience was the moral law.

Q. 41. Where is the moral law set out briefly?

A. 41. The moral law is set out briefly in the Ten Commandments.

* Hymn ~ “His Robes for Mine”

Means of Grace

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 8:1-9

New Testament Reading: Matthew 27:19-26

Sermon: “Behold Your King” (John 19:1-16)

* Hymn ~ “Behold Our God”

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

“Behold Your King” (John 19:1-16)

  1. Introduction
  2. Sentenced to be Crucified
    1. Jesus before Pilate
    2. “We have no king but Caesar”
  3. Application
    1. Some weighty, double-meaning verses
    2. Don’t pass on unbelief

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

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 19:17-27

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