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
October 13, 2024 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous Grace ” -Hymn #690
Welcome and Announcements
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message Rose Admiraal
Choral Introit “God is Here Today” -Hymn #522
*Opening Hymn “Marvelous Grace” -Hymn #696
*Call to Worship -Psalm 107:9-16
Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness,
prisoners suffering in iron chains,
because they rebelled against God’s commands
and despised the plans of the Most High.
So he subjected them to bitter labor;
they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness,
and broke away their chains.
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
for he breaks down gates of bronze
and cuts through bars of iron.
*Opening Praise Songs
“Praise Song” CCLI #86401
“For Your Mercy” CCLI #1874148
Call to Confession -Titus 2:11-13
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon 2 Corinthians 12:9
People of God, Hear the Good News of the Gospel “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 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 -2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Choral Anthem “By Grace” – Vicki Bedford/Jon Paige ©2015 by Hal Leonard Corporation and Hal Leonard – Milwin Music Corp.
Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts “Before the Throne of God Above ”
*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 of Inspiration
Scripture Ephesians 2:1-10 NIV (Pew Bible Page 1665)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Sola Gratia: Grace Alone”
Our Response to God
Prayer of Application
*Profession of Faith Heidelberg Catechism Q & A #60
- How are you righteous before God?
- Only by true faith in Jesus Christ. Although my conscience accuses me that I have grievously sinned against all God’s commandments, have never kept any of them, and am still inclined to all evil, yet God, without any merit of my own, out of mere grace, imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ. He grants these to me as if I had never had nor committed any sin, and as if I myself had accomplished all the obedience which Christ has rendered for me, if only I accept this gift with a believing heart.
*Hymn of Response “Amazing Grace” -Hymn #691
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 Song “Greater Grace” -CCLI #1564331
*Benediction
*Postlude “Go, My Children, With My Blessing” -Hymn #946
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs