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
May 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 8
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory in the heavens.
Through the praise of children and infants, you have established a stronghold against your enemies,
to silence the foe and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
What is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?
You have made them a little lower than the angels
and crowned them with glory and honor.
You made them rulers over the works of your hands.
You put everything under their feet:
All flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild,
the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea,
and all that swim the paths of the seas.
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Opening Hymn
“His Mercy Is More” -CCLI #7065053
“Heaven Is in My Heart” -CCLI #778262
Call to Confession Life & Love –Luke 10:25-28
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
People of the One God, Hear the Good News of the Gospel! By the love of God the Father, by the blood of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Guide for Grateful Living Take up Your Cross -Luke 9:24
Choral Anthem “At the Foot of the Cross” -Lee Dengler
Offering (Place gifts for monthly mission in the offering plate in the back.)
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 for Inspiration
Scripture 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 (NIV Pew Bible Page 1656) &
Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV Pew Bible, Pages 1422-1423)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “TRINITARIAN UNITY ― Glory to the One in Three!”
Prayer of Application
Our Response to God
Profession of Faith The Apostles’ Creed
Please rise in body or spirit.
Baptism Spencer Leo Griffin and Oliver Nico Griffin
PRESENTATION – Minister
Hear these words of Holy Scripture:
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6)
Hear also these words from the Gospel of Matthew:
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14, NIV)
Baptism is the sign and seal of God’s promises to this covenant people. In baptism, God promises by grace alone: To forgive our sins, to adopt us into the body of Christ, the church, to send the Holy Spirit daily to renew and cleanse us, and to resurrect us to eternal life.
This promise is made visible in the water of baptism. (Water may be poured into the font at this time.)
Water cleanses, purifies, refreshes, sustains; Jesus Christ is living water. Through baptism Christ calls us to new obedience: To love and trust God completely, to forsake the evil of the world, and to live a new and holy life. Yet, when we fall into sin, we must not despair of God’s mercy, nor continue in sin, for baptism is the sign and seal of God’s eternal covenant of grace with us.
PRESENTATION – Elder
An elder shall introduce the parents using the following statements as appropriate.
Anthony and Leslie Griffin come before us to present their sons, Spencer Leo Griffin and Oliver Nico Griffin to receive the sacrament of baptism.
PROMISED PARENTAL COMMITMENT
Anthony and Leslie,
Do you promise to instruct your children in the truth of God’s Word, in the way of salvation through Jesus Christ; to pray for them, to teach them to pray; and to train them in Christ’s way by your example, through worship, and in the nurture of the church?
We do, God helping us
Do you promise to accept the spiritual guidance of the church, to walk in a spirit of Christian love with this congregation, and to seek those things that make for unity, purity, and peace?
We do, God helping us
*PROMISED SUPPORT OF OUR CONGREGATION Please rise in body or spirit
Do you promise to love, encourage, and support these brothers by teaching them the gospel of God’s love, by being an example of Christian faith and character, and by giving the strong support of God’s family in fellowship, prayer, and service?
We do, God helping us
The Congregation may be seated.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
O holy and gracious God, we give you thanks for the gift of water. In the beginning of creation your Spirit moved over the waters. In the river Jordan, John baptized our Lord and your Spirit anointed him. By his death and resurrection Jesus Christ, the Living Water, forgives us, frees us from sin and death, and opens the way to life everlasting.
We thank you, O God, for the gift of baptism. In this water you confirm to us that we are buried with Christ in his death, raised to share in his resurrection, are being renewed by power of the Holy Spirit, and united to Christ in mission.
The minister may touch the water.
Send your Holy Spirit, we pray, upon these here baptized, Spencer and Oliver, Wash away their sin, raise them to new life, and graft them to the body of Christ. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon them, that they may have wisdom to discern their gifts, strength to obey your will, and joy in answering your call. To you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, One God, be all praise, honor, and glory, now and forever. Amen.
What are the names of your children?
The parents shall give the Christian names; the minister may hold small children.
Spencer Leo and Oliver Nico, Jesus gives you the gift of baptism to show how much he
loves you.
Pour, or sprinkle water visibly and generously at the declaration of each name of the person of the Trinity, saying:
THE BAPTISM
(Spencer Leo and Oliver Nico), I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
THE COVENANT
The minister may mark the sign of the cross on the forehead, saying: (Spencer Leo and Oliver Nico), child of the covenant, in baptism, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit, marked as God’s own forever, and called to follow Christ in mission. Amen.
PRAYER
Gracious Lord, look with kindness upon Spencer and Oliver and their parents. Let them ever rejoice in the gift you have given them. Grant them the presence of your Holy Spirit that they may bring up their sons to know you, to love you, and to serve you. Amen.
WELCOME
Brothers and sisters, we now receive Spencer and Oliver into Christ’s church. They are part of the family of God here at Lakeview Community Church.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
*Closing Song “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” -CCLI #117947
*Benediction
Postlude
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.