July 2, 2023

Order of Worship

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering the Family Together

The Lord Be with You

Leader:    The Lord be with you__ __.

All:           And also with you __.

The Lord of heaven and earth __ be worshiped in this place.

The covenant of grace be renewed __ __ __.

The Lord __ be with you.

Leader:    Lord, open our lips __ __,

All:           And we’ll sing your praise __.

O Lord, your unfailing love __ and mercy will endure __

as fresh and bright and sure as morning sun __ __ __.

We bless you, Three in One!

Text © 2005 Reformed Church Press · Hymn Text © 1999 Ron Rienstra CCLI 172212

Call To Worship

Scripture Reading:                                               Proverbs 3:5-8, 11-12

⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.

⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

⁷ Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

⁸ It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.

¹¹ My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline
or be weary of his reproof,

¹² for the LORD reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.”

Prayer of Invocation

Declaring What We Believe

No Other Gods

The God of the heavens,                     (The God of the heavens,)

The Ancient of Days,                          (The Ancient of Days,)

The God of our fathers                       (The God of our fathers)

And God of my praise,                       (And God of my praise,)

The Alpha, Omega,                            (The Alpha, Omega,)

Beginning and End,                            (Beginning and End,)

Forever and ever                                 (Forever and ever)

Your Kingdom will stand.                  (Your Kingdom will stand.)

We come to bow before You now.

We come to lay our lives down.

Chorus:           We will have no other gods before You.

Nothing on earth will compete for Your throne.

You are the sov'reign I Am

And You reign in our hearts alone.

We will exalt You on high forever,

King of all kings and the Lord of all lords.

We will have no other gods before You

Our Maker, Creator                            (Our Maker, Creator)

Before time began,                             (Before time began,)

Messiah and Savior,                           (Messiah and Savior,)

Redeemer and Friend,                        (Redeemer and Friend,)

Our Rock of Salvation,                       (Our Rock of Salvation,)

So faithful and true,                            (So faithful and true,)

We give all the glory                          (We give all the glory)

And honor to you.                               (And honor to you.)

Repeat Chorus twice

by David Moffitt ©2003 New Spring, ARR, CCLI #172212

We Respond to God’s Presence

When Trials Come

1. When trials come no longer fear

For in the pain our God draws near

To fire a faith worth more than gold

And there His faithfulness is told

And there His faithfulness is told

2. Within the night I know Your peace

The breath of God brings strength to me

And new each morning mercy flows

As treasures of the darkness grow

As treasures of the darkness grow

3. I turn to Wisdom not my own

For every battle You have known

My confidence will rest in You

Your love endures Your ways are good

Your love endures Your ways are good

4. When I am weary with the cost

I see the triumph of the cross

So in its shadow I shall run

Till He completes the work begun

Till He completes the work begun

5. One day all things will be made new

I’ll see the hope You called me to

And in your kingdom paved with gold

I’ll praise your faithfulness of old

I’ll praise your faithfulness of old

— Keith & Kristyn Getty Copyright © 2005 Thankyou Music

Your Hand, O God, Has Guided

1. Your hand, O God, has guided Your church from age to age;

The tale of love is written for us on every page.

Our fathers knew Your goodness and we Your works record;

And each of these bear witness; One church, one faith, one Lord.

Refrain:       One church, one faith, one Lord of life;

One Father, one Spirit, one Christ.

One church, one faith, one Lord of life;

One Heavenly King, Lord of all.

2. Your mercy never fails us, or leaves Your work undone;

With Your right hand to help us, the victory shall be won.

And then, by all creation, Your Name shall be adored;

With earth and Heaven singing: One church, one faith, one Lord.

Repeat Refrain

Copyright © 2001 Thankyou Music/Adm by worshiptogether.com songs excl. UK & Europe. Adm by Kingsway Music. tym@kingsway.co.uk Used by permission

The Lord’s Prayer Song

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, Hallowed be Thy name.

On earth as it is in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy name.

And give us this day our daily bread, Hallowed be Thy name.

Forgive us our trespasses, Hallowed be Thy name.

As we forgive those who trespass against us, Hallowed be Thy name.

And lead us not into temptation, Hallowed be Thy name.

But deliver us from all evil, Hallowed be Thy name.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory,

Hallowed be Thy name.

Forever, and ever and ever and ever, Hallowed be Thy name.

A-----men. A-----men.

Children’s Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

The basket to receive His tithes and our offerings

is located on the left as you leave the Sanctuary.

We Worship Through Hearing

Today’s Message

Sermon Series: Speak, Lord, the Church is Listening

“The Suffering Smyrnaeans”

Revelation 2:8-11

Notes

I. Christ Commends                      (Rev. 2:8-9)

A. You in the Face of _____________

B. You in the Face of _____________

C. You in the Face of _____________

II. Christ Commands (Rev.. 2:10)

A. Do Not Fear ____________________

B. Do Not Fear ____________________

C. Be Faithful unto ____________________

III. Christ Comforts                                                       (Rev. 2:10-11)

A. For You, the Tribulations will ________________

B. For You, the Crown of Life will be _________________

C. For You, the Second Death Will __________ __________

Communion

Prayer of Contrition

Sharing of the Elements

We invite to the Lord’s Table all those who are baptized disciples of Jesus Christ and are under the authority of Christ and His body, the Church. By eating the bread and drinking the wine with us as a visitor, you are acknowledging to the elders of this local church that you are in covenant with God and an active member of a congregation in which the gospel is faithfully confessed, taught, and believed. You also acknowledge that you are a sinner, without hope except in the sovereign mercy of God, and that you are trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. If you have any doubt about your participation, please speak to the elders before or after the service.

Declaration of Forgiveness

We Are Sent Forth in Worship

to Share the Gospel

Now unto Him

Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling

And to make you stand in His presence

Blameless and with great joy.

To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord,

Be the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority,

Both now and forever. Amen

Give Him the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority,

Both now and forever. Amen                         (Jude 24-25)

Music: David Morris; arranged by Tom Fettke; ©1986 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Benediction