A Congregation of the Reformed Church in America
Our Life, Ministry, and Mission: To Have Hearts Centered on Christ and Hearts Open to our Neighbors
April 26, 2026 Baptism & Profession of Faith Sunday 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “For God So Loved the World” -Joseph Martin Sung by the Lakeview Choir
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
*Call to Worship -Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil, for you are with me;
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD my whole life long.
*Opening Praise Songs
“Mighty to Save” -CCLI #4591782
“All in All” -CCLI #826356
Call to Confession -Matthew 9:36
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
People of God, Hear the Good News of the Gospel! By the love of God, by the blood of Christ, by the power of the Spirit, your sins are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Guide for Grateful Living -Matthew 10:16
Offering Place gifts for the Open Door Mission in the offering plate in the back.
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
The Word of God in Proclamation
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture John 10:1-10 (NIV Pew Bible, Pages 1527-1528)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “FULLY ALIVE IN JESUS”
Prayer of Application
Hymn of Response “Christ Alone” -Hymn #770
Profession of Faith Megan Sargent, Matthew Baker, and Anthony Griffin
Preparation (Minister)
Presentation (Elder)
Profession of Faith
Do you renounce sin and the power of evil in your life and in the world?
I renounce them.
Who is your Lord and Savior?
Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.
Will you be a faithful member of this congregation, and, through worship and service, seek to advance God’s purposes here and throughout the world?
I will, God helping me
*Promised Support of Our Congregation
Do you promise to love, encourage, and support these brothers and sister by teaching them the gospel of God’s love, by being an example of Christian faith and character, and by giving the strong support of God’s family in fellowship, prayer, and service?
We do, God helping us
*Promised Commitment of the Candidates
Do you promise to accept the spiritual guidance of the church, to walk in a spirit of Christian love with this congregation, and to seek those things that make for unity, purity, and peace?
I do, God helping me
*The Apostles’ Creed
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
O holy and gracious God, we give you thanks ….
Send your Holy Spirit ….
To you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, One God, be all praise, honor, and glory, now and forever. Amen.
The Covenant
Prayer of Blessing
Baptism Genevieve Dawn Sargent
Presentation (Minister) Matthew 28:18-20
Megan Sargent has presented her daughter, Genevieve, to receive the Sacrament of Baptism
Promised Parental Commitment
Megan, do you promise to instruct this child in the truth of God’s Word, in the way of salvation through Jesus Christ; to pray for her, to teach her to pray; and to train her in Christ’s way by your example, through worship, and in the nurture of the church?
I do, God helping me
The Baptism
The Covenant
Prayer
Welcome
* The congregation shall stand.
Brothers and sisters, we now receive Genevieve into Christ’s church. Do you welcome her in love, and do you promise to pray for, encourage, and help nurture her in the faith?
We do, God helping us.
Blessing
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
*Closing Hymn “O God, Great Father, Lord and King” -Hymn #801
*Benediction
Postlude “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” -Hymn #581
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.