God Calls Us to Worship
The "preliminaries" are in reality an important time of preparation for worship — a time to shut out the distractions of our busy lives and focus our attention on God.
We Respond With Praise
Our first act of worship is hearty praise. The choir's formal entry into the sanctuary is symbolic of God's people gathering to worship. The cross and Bible represent the centrality of Christ's work and God's Word in our lives and worship.
God Reconciles Us to Himself
As we come into the presence of our holy God, it is fitting that we hear His will, confess our sins, and celebrate His forgiveness. We often use this part of the service to celebrate God's love and faithfulness through the sacrament of baptism or through professions of faith
The Choral Anthem is placed a various appropriate places in the service, not as "special music," but as an integral part of our worship. The selections aim at musical excellence, Biblical soundness, and the needs of God's people.
God Speaks to Us in His Word
The Preaching of the Word of God is central to Reformed worship. Given the centrality of the Bible, our worship focuses on preaching, first in a brief but relevant way to the children, then in a deeper and wider way to young people and adults.
We Respond With Dedication and Prayer
During the prayer and hymn immediately following the sermon, we reflect on the message and think about how we will apply the lessons learned from God's Word to our own lives.
God Sends Us into His World
Having met the living God, we are ready to enter His world. He sends us with his blessing. The quiet end of the service gives us a moment to recommit ourselves to His service.
The Sacraments
We regularly celebrate these signs and seals of God's grace, because in them God assures us of His grace. Baptism is scheduled as needed. The Lord's Supper is celebrated at least twelve times per year.