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
26 July 10 AM
Our Approach to God
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Children’s Message -Becky Hibbard
*Call to Worship -from Psalm 105
O give thanks to the LORD; call on his name.
Make known his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him, sing praises to him.
Tell of all his wonderful works.
Glory in his holy name.
Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Seek the LORD and his strength.
Seek his presence continually.
Remember the wonderful works he has done,
His miracles and the judgments he uttered,
He is the LORD our God.
His judgments are in all the earth.
He is mindful of his covenant forever,
of the word that he commanded for a thousand generations.
Praise the Lord!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Opening Songs
“Lord, I Need You” -CCLI #5825687
“Our God” -CCLI #5677416
Call to Confession –based on Romans 8:39
We know that nothing is able to separate us rom the love of God in Jesus Christ. Let us in freedom confess the wrong we have done.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance
People of the One God, Hear the Good News! By the love of God the Father, by the blood of Christ, by the power of the Spirit, your sins are forgiven!
Thanks be to God!
Guide for Grateful Living -based on Matthew 22:37-40
What is the great and first commandment?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
What is the second commandment like it?
Love your neighbor as yourself.
What does this mean?
Love is the fulfilling of the law.
To what does this call us?
To a life of faith working through love.
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.
Prayer for the Dedication of Offering
Heavenly Father, thank You for these gifts given from the heart. Lord, we contribute joyfully today, knowing You love a cheerful giver. Multiply this offering to spread Your grace and Your blessing to others.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The Word of God in Proclamation
Prayer of Illumination
Scripture 2 Corinthians 9 (NIV Pew Bible, Pages 1651-1652)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Message Title “WHOSE COOKIES ARE THEY?” -Rev. Jim Crowley
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.
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 “The Name of Jesus” CCLI #2364368
*Benediction
Postlude
Prayer Leader is available after the service, by the front door of the Sanctuary, to pray for your needs.