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.
September 14, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 84:1-4
How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Even the sparrow has found a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.
*Opening Praise Songs
“Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” -CCLI #2430948
“They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love” -CCLI #26997
Call to Confession –Colossians 3:5-11
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 -Colossians 3:12-13
Offering
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 Hebrews 10:19-25 (NIV Pew Bibles, Page 1714)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God
Sermon “WHY DO WE GO TO CHURCH? FELLOWSHIP”
Prayer of Application
Our Response to God
*Hymn of Response “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” -Hymn #25
*Profession of Faith Our Hope in the Church
Our Song of Hope (RCA, 1978
A modern statement of faith,“Our Song of Hope,” was written in 1978 by the Reformed Church in America (RCA). It expresses the RCA’s understanding of the way the gospel functions in our lives and in the world. “Our Song of Hope” provides a fresh perspective of the denomination’s beliefs in contemporary language. Although it’s not literally a song—there is no accompanying melody— churches may use the text in worship, discipleship, or educational contexts.
- Christ elects the church to proclaim the Word and celebrate the sacraments, to worship God’s name, and to live as true disciples. He creates a community to be a place of prayer, to provide rest for the weary, and to lead people to share in service.
- The Holy Spirit sends the church to call sinners to repentance, to proclaim the good news that Jesus is personal Savior and Lord. The Spirit sends it out in ministry to preach good news to the poor, righteousness to the nations, and peace among all people.
- The Holy Spirit builds one church, united in one Lord and one hope, with one ministry around one table. The Spirit calls all believers in Jesus to respond in worship together, to accept all the gifts from the Spirit, to learn from each other’s traditions, to make unity visible on earth.
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 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” -Hymn #772
*Benediction
Postlude
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.