Prelude / Silent Meditation

Karine Bendicion

(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)

Call to Worship

Deacon Jolee Jamir

Leader: Now is the moment of grace.
People: This is the hour of blessing.
Leader: Today is the day of salvation.
People: Here is the path to new life.
Leader: Already joy is abounding,
People: And love is flowing.
Leader: For this is the day God is making.
ALL: Let us work, rejoice and sing. Amen!

Opening Hymn #150
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

         Merciful God, you have surrounded us with abundant good and invited us to enjoy it. Rather than respond with gratitude, we long for that which we do not have. We compare ourselves to others and want more, different, newer, shinier. We want maturity without growing pains, character without effort, courage without testing, wisdom without difficulty.

         Lord, forgive our foolish ways. Bless us with a longing for your presence and a passion for your truth. Give us hearts that love with your love. Above all else may we seek to know you more, to delight in your presence and desire your ways. This we pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

(A time of silence for personal reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)

Assurance of Pardon

Rev. Eman G. Orendain

Praise and Worship

Youth Praise Team with Sean Amoranto

Life of the Congregation

Sharing of the Peace *

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Scripture Lesson

OT: Daniel 3: 1-11 / Elder Art Lopez
NT: Romans 13: 1-7 / Elder Jopy Lopez

Gloria Patri #567‍ ‍
“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Response

What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

Anthem

“Offertory”
by: John Ness Beck
Text Based on: Micah 6: 6-8
Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion

Meditation from the Word of God
Sermon Series (Part 2 of Romans): The Gospel Lived Out

Sermon #3: “THE CHRISTIAN AND THE STATE”
Pastor Ed Ramos

Affirmation of Faith

(Confession of Belhar - selected verses) *

Pastor: We believe that God has entrusted the church with the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ.

People: That the church is called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, that the church is called blessed because it is a peacemaker, that the church is witness both by word and by deed to the new heaven and the new earth in which righteousness dwells; that God’s life giving Word and Spirit has conquered the powers of sin and death.

All: We believe that, in obedience to Jesus Christ, its only head, the church is called to confess and to do all these things, even though the authorities and human laws might forbid them and punishment and suffering be the consequence. Jesus is Lord. To the one and only God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be the honor and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Offertory

ACTS of CPC

Doxology Hymn #592‍ ‍
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Closing Hymn #293
“This Is My Father’s World”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence

Karine Bendicio