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
This is the day that the Lord has made.
April 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “Before the Throne of God Above” -Hymn #682
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message
Opening Hymn (remain seated) “Low in the Grave He Lay” -Hymn #186
*Call to Worship -Psalm 118
The LORD is my strength and my might.
He has become my salvation!
There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous.
The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
The right hand of the LORD is exalted.
The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
I shall not die, but I shall live.
I shall recount the deeds of the LORD.
The LORD has punished me severely,
But he did not give me over to death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them.
I give thanks to the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD.
The righteous shall enter through it.
I thank you that you have answered me.
You have become my salvation.
The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day that the LORD has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
*Opening Praise Songs
“Mighty to Save” -CCLI #4591782; Hymn #611
“You are My King (Amazing Love)” -CCLI #2456623; Hymn #360
Call to Confession -Hebrews 12:14-15
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 -James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Duet “Oh, to See the Dawn” Sung by Rose Admiraal and Lynnann Rivas -Hymn #177; Getty/Townend ©
Offering Ourselves and our Gifts “Because He Lives” -Hymn #361
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 Luke 24:35-49, NIV (Pew Bible Page 1508)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “SUNDAY SEAFOOD”
Prayer of Application
Our Response to God
*Hymn of Response “When Peace Like a River” -Hymn #451
*Profession of Faith
*Let us confess our Christian faith using the Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, Gods 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 to the dead. On the third day he rose again He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and 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 “Gratitude“ -CCLI #7158417
*Benediction
*Postlude “I Serve a Risen Savior” -Hymn #365
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.