WORSHIP SERVICE

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Sample Worship

– ANNOUNCEMENTS & MEDITATION –

* Offering may be placed in the box at the back before worship.

– CALL TO WORSHIP –

^ ADORATION

Leader: Rise and let us worship our triune God.

Congregation: AMEN!

Leader: The Lord be with you.

Congregation: And also with you.

^ SCRIPTURE

Leader: God calls us to worship from Psalm 66:1-2.

Leader: Lift up your hearts.

Congregation: We lift them up to the Lord!

^ PRAYER

Prayer

^ SONG

# 534 Come Thou Almighty King

Congregation: AMEN!

– CONFESSION –

^ SONG

# 211 Let God Arise in All His Might - Psalm 68

Congregation: AMEN!

CONFESSION OF SIN

Leader: Hear the word of the Lord from Psalm 95:6-7.

Leader: Let us kneel and confess our sins to the LORD.

*Congregation is invited to kneel if able

Leader: Let us pray.

Congregation: Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son.

*Silent Prayers of Confession

^ ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Rise and hear the good news of forgiveness from Psalm 103:11-12.

Leader: Your sins are forgiven through Christ.

Congregation: Thanks be to God!

^ SONG

# 467 Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah

Congregation: AMEN!

^ CONFESSION OF FAITH

Westminster Shorter Catechism Q:7-11

Leader: What are the decrees of God?

Congregation: The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Leader: How doth God execute his decrees?

Congregation: God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Leader: What is the work of creation?

Congregation: The work of creation is, God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Leader: How did God create man?

Congregation: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures.

Leader: What are God’s works of providence?

Congregation: God’s works of providence are, his most holy, wise, and powerful, preserving, and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

All: AMEN!

^ SONG

#005 Why Do the Heathen Nations Vainly Rage - Psalm 2

Congregation: AMEN!

– CONSECRATION –

SCRIPTURE READING

Old Testament: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

Congregation: Thanks be to God!

New Testament: Romans 14:1-12

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

Congregation: Thanks be to God!

PRAYER

Prayer

SERMON

Sermon Text: Genesis 1:14-31

Message: And It Was Very Good

– COMMUNION –

^ GIVING

Leader: How do we respond to our Lord?

Congregation: We give only what the Lord has first given to us. We present ourselves as living sacrifices, and we offer sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. We cheerfully give these tithes and offerings in obedience to the Lord, for the glory of His Name, the health of the Church, and for the sake of the world. AMEN!

^ SONG

#304 All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Congregation: AMEN!

THE BREAD & THE WINE

Gluten-free bread and grape juice is available at the back table.

Greetings while waiting to eat and drink together.

During the Bread:

“The Lord be with you.”

“The Lord bless you.”

During the Wine:

“The Peace of Christ be with you.”

“And also with you.”

^ DOXOLOGY

* The congregation is invited to raise hands high if able.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above the Heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. (# 1076)

– COMMISSIONING –

^ SONG

# 298 O Sing a New Song to the Lord - Psalm 98

Congregation: AMEN!

^ BENEDICTION

Leader: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Go in Peace to Love and to Serve our Risen Christ!

Congregation: AMEN!

SINGING

Singing theologically rich songs psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is an important part of our worship and a vital part of building Christian community. Below are some links to help you learn one of our favorite songs (Psalm 98) in four-part harmony followed by links to some of our other favorite songs. You may want to use these links or the song book in your family worship.

Learn Four-Part Harmony

#18 Psalm 98: Oh, Sing a New Song to the LORD

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Webpage (free)

1. Download the SING YOUR PART App or Webpage

2. Sign-up for "Church of the Redeemer" Song List