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
Worship Service for 17 November 2024
Our Approach to God
Prelude “There Is a Redeemer” -Hymn #833
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
Choral Introit “In Our Lives, Lord, Be Glorified” -Hymn 861
*Opening Hymn “Be Still, for the Presence” -Hymn #532
*Call to Worship (Responsively) -from Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life;
the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
*Opening Praise Songs
“As The Deer Pants” -CCLI #1431
“Lord, I Need You” -CCLI #5925687
Call to Confession –Psalm 32:5
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 –Psalm 32:6
Choral Anthem “How Long Will You Forget Me Lord” (Ps. 13) -Hymn #410
Offering Ourselves and our Gifts “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” -Hymn #405
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
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Psalm 42 (Pew Bible Pages 805-806)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Question of a Thirsty Soul”
Our Response to God
Prayer of Application
*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 Application “My Life Flows on in Endless Song ” -Hymn #443
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 “Mighty to Save“ -CCLI #5591782
*Benediction
*Postlude “Day by Day ” -Hymn #437
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs
Communion Sunday
November 10, 2024 10:00 AM
Order of Worship
OurApproach to God
Prelude “There Is a Redeemer” -Hymn #833
*God Bless America 1st verse
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
Choral Introit “Now the Feast and Celebration” -Hymn 827
*Opening Hymn “Let Us Break Bread Together” -Hymn #837
*Call to Worship (Responsively) —from Psalm 146
Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, O my soul!
I will praise the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals,
in whom there is no help.
When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
on that very day their plans perish.
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD their God.
The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations.
Praise the LORD!
*Opening Praise Songs
“Ten Thousand Reasons” -CCLI #6016351
“We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” -CCLI #9990
Call to Confession –1 John 1:9
Silent Prayer of confession followed by:
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us
Christ, have mercy upon us.
In the name of Christ our merciful Lord, Amen.
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 – 1 John 4:7
Choral Anthem “Assurance of Unity” Joseph M. Martin/Paul Williams ©2011 by Hal Leonard Corporation & Hal Leonard – Milwin Music Corp.
Offering Ourselves and our Gifts “Behold the Lamb” -Hymn #840
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 Psalm 103 (Pew Bible Pages 860-861)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “So Thankful for Communion”
Prayer of Application
*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 Preparation “One Bread, One Body ” -Hymn #835
*Passing of the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
The Institution of the Lord’s Supper -1st Corinthians 11:23-26
Communion Opening
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts! We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sanctus “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord” (Sung) -Hymn #813
Communion Prayer (Responsively)
Most righteous God, we remember in this Supper the perfect sacrifice offered once on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ for the sin of the whole world. In the joy of his resurrection and in expectation of his coming again, we offer ourselves to you as holy and living sacrifices. Together we proclaim the mystery of the faith:
Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!
The Sacrament of Communion
Preparation at the Lord’s Table
Come to the Table
Communion Hymn “Gift of Finest Wheat” -Hymn #815
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 “Our God“ -CCLI #5677416
*Benediction
*Postlude “The King of Love My Shepherd Is” -Hymn #824
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs