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
A Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
March 9, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “Meekness and Majesty” -Hymn #157
Welcome
Children’s Message
Opening Prayer
Choral Introit “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights” -v. 1, Hymn #134
*Opening Hymn “Lord, I Gladly Trust” -Hymn #354
*Call to Worship ~God shall keep you -from Psalm 91
You who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the LORD,
My refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.
Because you have made the LORD your refuge,
the Most High your dwelling place,
no evil shall befall you,
no scourge come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.
On their hands they will bear you up,
so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the adder;
the young lion and the serpent you will trample under foot.
Those who love me, I will deliver;
I will protect those who know my name.
When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble;
I will rescue them and honor them.
With long life I will satisfy them
and show them my salvation.
*Opening Praise Songs
“Here I Am to Worship” -CCLI #3266032
“Give Thanks” -CCLI #20285
Call to Confession –1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Silent 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 -Hebrews 2:18
Choral Anthem “Take Me Back to the Cross” -Hicks & Pethel © 1992 Glory Sound
Offering Ourselves and our Gifts
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below,
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Word of God in Proclamation & Sacrament
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Luke 4:1-13, NIV (Pew Bible Pages 1463-1464)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “RESOURCES TO DEFEAT THE DEVIL”
Prayer of Application
*Hymn of Response “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” vv. 1, 2, 4; -Hymn #351
Profession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism (Lord’s Day 14 Q & A #35)
- What does it mean that he“was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary?”
- That the eternal Son of God, who is and remains true and eternal God, took to him-self, through the working of the Holy Spirit, from the flesh and blood of the virgin Mary,
a truly human nature so that he might also become David’s true descendant, like his brothers and sisters in every way except for sin.
Note: This month we’ve added music to the Celebration of Communion
he Institution of the Lord’s Supper -Luke 22:19-20
Communion Prayer -Hymn #811
(Please turn to your Hymn #811 for the remaining prayers and songs prior to Communion.)
(Sing Hymn #811)
The Lord be with you. And also with you
Now lift up your hearts. We lift them in praise.
O let us give thanks to the Lord.
It is good and it is right, our joy and our delight
to give God praise at all times and in all ways!
Communion Prayer
(Sing Hymn #811)
O, holy are you, Lord, the God of power and might;
the angels veil their sight!
Earth is aflame with the glory of your name!
Hosanna! Blessed is he! Christ Jesus, who is come,
the Lord’s anointed one: He comes again! Hosanna, Lord. Amen
Communion Prayer
(Sing Hymn #811)
Your death, O Christ, we proclaim. Your rising celebrate!
Your coming we await, to make all things new. All glory unto you.
Communion Prayer
(Sing Hymn #811)
Alleluia! Lord! Amen!
The Sacrament of Communion
Preparation at the Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
All believers here present are invited to participate in the Celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Receiving Communion
The congregation comes forward to receive bread and cup.
Our Response to God
Thanksgiving Prayer -from Psalm 103, with additions
Brothers and sisters, since the Lord has now fed us at his Table, let us praise God’s holy name with heartfelt thanksgiving!
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits—
who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
as far as the east is from the west,
so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
As a father has compassion for his children,
so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him,
who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, and will also
give us all things with him.
Therefore shall my mouth and heart show forth the praise of the Lord, from this time forth forevermore. 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 Praise Song “His Mercy Is More“ –CCLI #7065053
*Benediction
*Postlude “O Jesus, I Have Promised” -Hymn #352
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.