Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Come, Thou Almighty King”
* Hymn #710 ~ “God of Our Fathers”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 96:1-4
* Hymn #598 ~ “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17 (Ten Commandments)
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed (AD 451)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn #713 ~ “Great King of Nations, Hear Our Prayer”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 2
New Testament Reading: Romans 13:1-7
Sermon: “Christian Nation?” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
* Hymn ~ “My Country ‘Tis of Thee/God Save the King”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same.
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“Christian Nation?” (2 Chronicles 7:14)
- Introduction
- Has God Promised to Bless America?
- A little history
- Does our text apply?
- Application
- What should we be praying/doing?
- Genesis 1 and Matthew 28
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Pre-register for Fall, 2026 Sunday School, clipboards in Fellowship Hall
Today: Sabbath Fellowship, 12pm; Intentional and Informal: furthering our relationships with one another; hotdogs, please bring something to share
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
July 26: All Church Picnic (at Concordia Christian Academy), 1-4pm; please bring salad and side dish; Men’s Pie Baking Contest
Save the Date: August 23, All Church Picnic; Talent Show
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Judges 2:6-23 (Elder Ryan Frederick)