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
April 12, 2026 The Second Sunday of Easter 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message -Becky Hibbard
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 16
Keep me safe, my God,
for in you I take refuge.
I say to the Lord, You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
*Opening Praise Songs
“New Every Morning” -CCLI #1617116
“Day by Day” -CCLI #700121, Public Domain
Our Approach to God –
Silent Prayer of Confession 1 Peter 1:3-9
Words of Assurance
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 The Beatitudes -Matthew 5:3-10
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Monthly Mission Place gifts for the Open Door Mission in the offering plate in the back.
Offering
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 John 20:19-31
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon “DOUBT AND BELIEF”
Prayer of Application
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. The third day 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.
*Hymn of Response “Amazing Grace” -Hymnal #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 Hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” -Red Hymnal #776
*Benediction
Postlude “Blessed Assurance”
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs