Order of Worship
What happens, step by step, in one of our Sunday services.
Our services follow a set order of worship, or liturgy. It is the same shape most weeks, so you will quickly find your bearings — and nobody will mind if you simply sit and watch the first time.
The morning and afternoon services differ in a couple of places; where they do, both are shown below. You do not need to bring anything with you — Bibles and the Book of Praise are available at the door.
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Welcome & Announcements
The pastor informs the congregation of any announcements.
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Votum Standing
On behalf of the congregation, the pastor confesses the source of our help as coming from God alone.
Psalm 124:8
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Salutation Standing
God greets the congregation through the pastor.
1 Corinthians 1:3
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Singing Standing
The congregation responds in song.
Book of Praise
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The Law or Profession of Faith
Morning serviceThe Ten Commandments are read out by the pastor.
Exodus 20
Afternoon serviceA summary of our faith, the Apostles’ Creed, is read out by the pastor or sung by the congregation.
Hymn 1 or 2, Book of Praise
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Singing Morning service
The congregation responds in song.
Book of Praise
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Prayer
Prayer for forgiveness of sins, renewal, and the preaching of God’s Word.
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Bible Reading
Reading of one or more Bible passages related to the sermon.
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Singing
The congregation responds in song.
Book of Praise
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Bible Text or Doctrinal Text
Morning serviceA few verses from the Bible which form the focus of the sermon.
Afternoon serviceA Lord’s Day from the Heidelberg Catechism that summarises one or more scriptural teachings, forming the focus of the sermon.
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Sermon
The preaching of the good news of salvation through Christ.
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Singing
The congregation responds in song.
Book of Praise
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Prayer
Prayer of thanksgiving and intercession.
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Collection
Giving of financial contributions for the work of the church. As a visitor, you are not expected to give.
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Singing Standing
The congregation responds in song.
Book of Praise
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Benediction Standing
A farewell blessing from God to His congregation.
Numbers 6:24–26
Come and See for Yourself
You are warmly welcome at either service — 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM each Sunday. If you would rather watch first, our services are livestreamed.