august 3, 2025
9:30 a.m. Liturgy
Rev. Jake Torenvliet
Song of praise: Psalm 145:1,4,5
Reading of the law of God
Song in response to the law: Psalm 62:1,4,7
Prayer of illumination
Bible reading: Matthew 11:1-27
Song of intro to the sermon: Speak, O Lord
Text: Matthew 11:28-30
Sermon Theme:
Christ’s Open Arms: Rest for Sinners and Sufferers
1. To the Weary: Come to Jesus
2. To the Hurting: Learn His Heart
3. To the Discouraged: Discover His Kindness
Songs in response to the sermon: In Christ Alone
Thanksgiving prayer
Offering to the Lord for the needy
Song of praise: It is Well with My Soul
Blessing followed by congregational ‘Amen’
2:30 P.m. Liturgy
Rev. J. Torenvliet
Song of praise: Psalm 8:1,2,3
Prayer of illumination
Bible reading: Mark 10:13-31
Song of intro to the sermon: Psalm 131:1,2,3
Text: Mark 10:13-16
Sermon Theme:
To Enter the Kingdom, Become Like a Child
1. The Disciples’ Blunder: Thinking Jesus has Bigger Priorities
2. The King’s Rebuke: Jesus Loves the Little Children
3. The Gospel Punchline: Become Like a Child
Song in response to the sermon: Hymn 45:1,2,3
Profession of faith: Nicene Creed
Doxology: Hymn 9
Thanksgiving prayer
Offering to the Lord for the needy
Song of praise: Hymn 79:1,4,5
Blessing followed by congregational ‘Amen’