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 29, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 145
I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
Every day I will praise you
And extol your name for ever and ever.
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
His greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends your works to another.
They tell of your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
And I will meditate on your wonderful works.
All your works praise you, Lord.
Your faithful people extol you.
They tell of the glory of your kingdom
And speak of your might
So that all people may know of your mighty acts
And the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And your dominion endures through all generations.
Opening Praise Song “Shout to the Lord” -CCLI #1406918
Call to Confession -Matthew 25:31-33, 41-46 – Sins of Omission
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 25:34-40 – On Mission for the King
Moment for Mission New Life Prison Church -Dave Gritters
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
*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 123 of the Heidelberg Catechism – Regarding the 2nd Petition of the Lord’s Prayer
- What does the second petition mean?
- “Your kingdom come” means: Rule us by your Word and Spirit in such a way that more and more we submit to you. Preserve your church and make it grow. Destroy the devil’s work; destroy every force which revolts against you and every conspiracy against your holy Word. Do this until your kingdom fully comes, when you will be all in all.
The Word of God in Proclamation
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Luke 11:1-4 (NIV, Pew Bible Pages 1480-1481) and Luke 17:20-21 (NIV, Pew Bible Pages 1493)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “THE LORD’S PRAYER – THY KINGDOM COME”
Prayer of Application
Special Music “The Lord’s Prayer, It’s Yours” -Matt Maher Sung by Praise Team Only
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. 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 Praise Song “Our God Reigns” -CCLI #8458
*Benediction
*Postlude “Seek Ye First” -CCLI #1352
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.