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 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message -Jane Egan
*Opening Hymn “Spirit of God, Who Dwells Within My Heart” -Hymn #618, vv. 1, 4, 5
*Call to Worship –Joel 2:28-32a
“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams,
your young men will see visions.
Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit
in those days, and they will prophesy.
I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below,
blood and fire and billows of smoke.
The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
Call to Confession -John 14:15-17, 21
Silent Prayer
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Friends in Christ; by the power of the Spirit, We are united with Christ and given a new spirit. Live in the joy and peace of that assurance. By the power of the Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Guide for Grateful Living -Galatians 5:22-25
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts
“Speak, O Lord” -Hymn #755
*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.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Word of God in Proclamation
Prayer of Inspiration
Scripture Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV, Pew Bible Pages 13-14) and Acts 2:1-6 (NIV, Pew Bible Page 1550); Verses 8-21, Pages 1550-1551, later in the sermon)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Introduction to the Sermon (Heidelberg Catechism Q & A 53)
- What do you believe concerning “The Holy Spirit?”
- First, that the Spirit, with the Father and the Son, is eternal God. Second, that the Spirit is given also to me, so that, through true faith, He makes me share in Christ and all his benefits, comforts me, and and will remain with me forever.
Sermon “THE SPIRIT MAKES US ONE”
Prayer of Application
Our Response to God
*Profession of Faith Our World Belongs to God #30
The Spirit gathers people from every tongue, tribe, and nation
Into the unity of the body of Christ.
Anointed and sent by the Spirit,
The church is thrust into the world,
Ambassadors of God’s peace.
Announcing forgiveness and reconciliation,
Proclaiming the good news of grace.
Going before them and with them,
The Spirit convinces the world of sin
And pleads the cause of Christ.
Men and women, impelled by the Spirit,
Go next door and far away
Into science and art, Media and marketplace –
Every area of life,
Pointing to the reign of God
With what they say and do.
*Song of Response “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” -CCLI #18204 ©1962. Renewed 1990 Manna Music, Inc. For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #610987
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 “Spirit of the Living God” -Hymn #749
*Benediction
*Postlude “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” -Hymn #238
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.