Opening with Praise

Our service opens with a call to worship as the presider reads a psalm in metric form, echoing the sung poetry of the Old Testament. The presider then offers words of welcome, introducing our church’s vision—Christ-centered, Gospel-shaped, and Together for Good—and directing us to the bulletin as a guide for our shared worship. He then leads us in prayer, preparing our hearts to sing.

Confession of Sin

The presider reads a passage of Scripture and briefly explains the importance of confession: repentance and faith are not only how we are saved, but how we continue to live as Christians. He then reads from the Law to remind us of our need for grace. After a moment of silent prayer, we join together in the printed corporate confession.

Giving Thanks for God’s Mercy

The presider offers a word of assurance, reminding believers of God’s promise of forgiveness and inviting unbelievers to seek the same in Christ. We then present our offerings in gratitude for God’s mercy and in support of the church’s mission. After brief announcements, the presider leads us in prayer.

Hearing the Word

The appointed Scripture is read with reverence and clarity. The preaching that follows unfolds its meaning, bearing witness to our great need for Christ and proclaiming the Gospel as God’s gracious answer to that need.

Giving Thanks for God’s Grace

Following the sermon, we lift our voices in a song of response. Concluding this time, the congregation joins together in praying the Lord’s Prayer, as printed in the bulletin.

Confessing Our Faith

Here we confess together the faith once delivered to the saints. This year we read through the Athanasian Creed, declaring our unity with the church of all ages and our place in the long witness of God’s people.

Closing with Praise

We conclude with a closing song, the benediction from Scripture, and the singing of the Doxology. Though our formal worship ends, we continue in fellowship together.