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 – A Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
November 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
*Call to Worship “The Holy One is in your midst.” -Isaiah 12
You will say on that day: I will give thanks to you, O LORD,
for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, and you comforted me.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid,
for the LORD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say on that day: Give thanks to the LORD; call on his name;
make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted.
Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously;
let this be known in all the earth.
Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion,
for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
*Opening Praise Songs
“Day by Day” -CCLI #7001219 Public Domain
“Today is the Day” -CCLI #5200924
Call to Confession –Isaiah 30:15
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 -Isaiah 30:18-21
Moment for Mission The Salvation Army Major Rick & Beth Starkey
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 Isaiah 65:17-25 (NIV Pew Bible, Page 1071)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “DREAMING OF A BETTER DAY”
Prayer of Application
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.
*Hymn of Response “Because He Lives” -Hymn #361
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 “Soon and Very Soon” -Hymn #482
*Benediction
Postlude
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.