The Confession of Faith: Affirming Our Beliefs
In the liturgy, the Confession of Faith (often articulated through a creed, confession, or catechism) follows the Song of Thanksgiving,...
The Song of Thanksgiving: Responding to God’s Grace
In the liturgy, following the Assurance of Pardon, the Song of Thanksgiving marks a joyful response to the grace we have received. This...
The Assurance of Pardon: The Gospel’s Promise
Following the Prayer of Confession of Sin, the Assurance of Pardon provides grace and affirmation within the worship service. It reassures...
The Prayer of Confession of Sin
Following the Reading of the Law, the Prayer of Confession of Sin invites the congregation to respond to the revelation of God’s holiness...
The Reading of the Law: Confronted by God’s Righteousness
In the rhythm of our worship, the Reading of the Law is the moment where God’s holiness and our sinfulness meet. Positioned early in...
The Song of Adoration: Responding to God’s Glory
In the flow of our worship, what is the Song of Adoration? This song typically follows the Salutation (God’s greeting), the Prayer of...
The Salutation: God’s Greeting
Positioned early in the service, often following the Call to Worship and Prayer of Invocation, the Salutation is a moment where God speaks...
The Prayer of Invocation: Asking for God’s Blessing
As we continue to look at our order of worship, the Prayer of Invocation follows the Call to Worship, serving as our response to...
The Call to Worship: God’s Invitation
Every Sunday, you will find that the Call to Worship is the true beginning of our worship service. It is not merely a formality or a signal...