September 7, 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 #296 ~ “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-3

* Hymn #649 ~ “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:12-17

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn ~ “Turn Your Eyes”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 28:1-5, 29-30

New Testament Reading: Matthew 26:57-68

Sermon: “Explore Jesus” (John 18:12-27)

* Hymn ~ “All I Have Is Christ”

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

“Explore Jesus” (John 18:12-27)

  1. Introduction
  2. Jesus Before the High Priest
    1. The irony of this high priest
    2. Peter’s denial
  3. Application
    1. What if they had investigated?
    2. Explore Jesus!

Announcements

Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during 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, 6-7:30pm at PCBC

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life (6:30pm, Court of Honor Awards Ceremony) and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: Bible Education Night; 6pm dinner, 6:30-6:45 singing, 645-7:30pm classes and Bible Study for all

Saturday: Council Retreat, 12-4pm

Next Sunday: Sunday School Begins, 9-9:45am; children and adults

Next Sunday: Children’s Choir begins, K-6th; sign up in Fellowship Hall or via email link

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 18:28-40

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