Online Worship

ORDER OF WORSHIP

(This Online Worship will be updated each Sunday by the afternoon. This is offered for those who may be shut-ins or for those who are unable to physically attend an in-person worship or as a supplemental blessing... but is not a replacement for regularly attending congregational worship service.)

APRIL 26, 2026

CALL TO WORSHIP & INVOCATION

HYMN OF PRAISE Praise Him! Praise Him! - Ridgeway Community Church

THE WISDOM KEEPING +        Sister Trinity Norwood

A time of sharing biblical wisdom with our children

THE RESPONSIVE READING * The Westminster Shorter Catechism  (91-93)

(A Summary of Biblical Teachings in a Question and Answer Format… scripture verses are provided for further study) 

Leader: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation?

People:   The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them [a]. 

[a]. I Cor. 3:7; cf. I Cor. 1:12-17

Leader:  What is a sacrament?

People:   A sacrament is an holy ordinance instituted by Christ [a]; wherein, by sensible signs, Christ, and the benefits of the new covenant, are represented, sealed, and applied to believers [b]. 

[a]. Matt. 28:19; 26:26-28; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:19-20; I Cor. 1:22-26; [b]. Gal. 3:27; I Cor. 10:16-17 

Leader:  Which are the sacraments of the New Testament?

People: The sacraments of the New Testament are, Baptism [a], and the Lord's Supper [b]. 

[a]. Matt. 28:19; [b]. ICor 11:23-2

PRAYER - (adapted from “Worship” af https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/april-19/  used with permission)

GLORIOUS GOD, It is the flame of my life to worship thee, the crown and glory of my soul to adore thee, heavenly pleasure to approach thee. Give me power by thy Spirit to help me worship now, that I may forget the world, be brought into fullness of life, be refreshed, comforted, blessed. Give me knowledge of thy goodness that I might not be over-awed by thy greatness; Give me Jesus, Son of Man, Son of God, that I might not be terrified, but be drawn near with filial love, with holy boldness; He is my Mediator, Brother, Interpreter, Branch, Daysman, Lamb; him I glorify, in him I am set on high. Crowns to give I have none, but what thou hast given I return, content to feel that everything is mine when it is thine, and the more fully mine when I have yielded it to thee. Let me live wholly to my Saviour, free from distractions, from carking care, from hindrances to the pursuit of the narrow way. I am pardoned through the blood of Jesus— give me a new sense of it, continue to pardon me by it, may I come every day to the fountain, and every day be washed anew, that I may worship thee always in spirit and truth. Amen.

MINISTRY OF MUSIC   The Solid Rock (My Hope is Built on Nothing Less)  - David Wesley

THE SERMON  The Rev. Dr. J. R. Norwood,  “Wondrous Salvation”

Sermon Focal Text -  1 Peter 1:10-16 (ESV)

A CALL TO REPENTANCE 

BLESSING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 

CLOSING BLESSING (Revelation 1:4-5) “Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first born from the dead, and the rulers of the kings of the earth.” 

Aware Worship - Trust In God (Featuring Mark Gutierrez)

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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY DAILY BIBLE READING GUIDE 2026

GOD’S SURPRISING WORD

https://www.americanbible.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DBRG-2026-English-Panels.pdf 

Next Sunday’s Children’s Bible Memory Verse

John 1:16