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
O r d e r of W o r s h i p
This is the day that the Lord has made.
August 16, 2026 10:00 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message -Pastor Rose
*Call to Worship The Impotence of Idols and the Greatness of God -from Psalm 115
Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory,
for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness.
Why should the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
Our God is in the heavens.
He does whatever He pleases.
Their idols are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
They have mouths, but they do not speak.
They have eyes, but they do not see.
They have ears, but they do not hear.
They have noses, but they do not smell.
They have hands, but they do not feel. They have feet, but they do not walk.
They make no sound in their throats.
Those who make them are like them;
so are all who trust in them.
Children of the Father, trust in the Lord!
He is our help and our shield.
You who fear the Lord, trust in the Lord!
He is our help and our shield.
The Lord will bless those who fear Him,
both small and great.
May you be blessed by the Lord.
He made heaven and earth.
We will bless the Lord from this time on and forevermore.
Praise the Lord!
*Opening Hymn
“The Steadfast Love of the Lord” -Hymn #347
Call to Confession
The Heidelberg Catechism was written in 1563. It is one of four Standards of Unity in the Reformed Church in America.
Q&A 95
- What is idolatry
- Idolatry is having or inventing something in which one trusts in place of or alongside of the only true God, who has revealed himself in the Word.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
People of 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 Spirit, your sins are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Guide for Grateful Living
The Heidelberg Catechism (from Part III – Gratitude)
Q&A 89
- What is the dying-away of the old self?
- To be genuinely sorry for sin and more and more to hate and run away from it.
Q&A 90
- What is the rising-to-life of the new self?
- Wholehearted joy in God through Christ and a love and delight to live according to the will of God by doing every kind of good work.
Monthly Mission “August Challenge” for the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf
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 for Inspiration
Scripture 1 Kings 18:20-46 (NIV Pew Bible, Pages 506-508)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Message Title “HEARTS DEVOTED TO HIM”
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 “God of the Prophets” -Hymn #853, vv. 1 & 2
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 “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer” -Hymn #43, vv. 1 & 3
*Benediction
Postlude
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.