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
Order of Worship
This is the day that the Lord has made.
June 22, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “Our Father in Heaven” -Hymn #914
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message -Becky Hibbard
*Opening Hymn “Here I Am to Worship” -Hymn #567
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 42
As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and behold the face of God?
My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me continually,
Where is your God?
These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I went with the throng
and led them in procession to the house of God,
with glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving,
a multitude keeping festival.
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.
Praise Hymn “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” -Hymn #610
Call to Confession -Exodus 20:7 – The Name of the Lord Your God
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
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 28:19 – People on Mission for God
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds” -Hymn #453
*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 Heidelberg Catechism (1563) (One of four standards of belief in the Reformed Church in America)
Q&A 122 of the Heidelberg Catechism – Regarding the First Petition of the Lord’s Prayer
- What does the first petition mean?
- “Hallowed be your name” means: Help us to truly know you, to honor, glorify, and praise you for all your works and for all that shines forth from them: Your almighty power, wisdom, kindness, justice, mercy, and truth. And it means, Help us to direct all our living—what we think, say, and do—so that your name will never be blasphemed because of us but always honored and praised.
The Word of God in Proclamation
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV, Pew Bible Page 1380) AND Psalm 115:1-11 (NIV, Pew Bible Page 875)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “THE LORD’S PRAYER – THE LORD’S NAME”
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response “Our Father in Heaven” -Hymn #914
Our Response to God
*Profession of Faith The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. And 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. 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.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Closing Hymn “Blessed Be Your Name” -Hymn #343
*Benediction
*Postlude “Ten Thousand Reasons” -Hymn #559
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.