Divine Glory: The Glory to Be Revealed - Romans 8
An order of worship planned around Romans 8, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Theme of the Service
Gathering Song
Led by the children's choir
Greeting: "The Lord Be with You"
Sung in unison, then in canon as directed.
Text and music: Ron Rienstra
© 1999 Ron Rienstra Used by permission. CCLI # 400063.
Welcome
Call to Worship: "All Creatures of Our God and King"
Text: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), 1225; tr. William H. Draper (1855-1933), c. 1910, alt.
Music: Lasst uns erfreuen; Auserlesen Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesng, Cologne, 1623; adapt. and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958), 1906
Celebration: "Almighty"
Text: Is. 6:3; Lam. 3:22-23; Rev. 4:8; Wayne Watson
Music: Wayne Watson
© 1990 Material Music/Word Music, LLC Used by permission.
Adoration: Prayer
Confession and Assurance
Confession: "Perdón, Señor" Sing! A New Creation 59
Led by cantor and congregation
Redemption: "Jesus, I Come (Out of My Bondage)"
St. 1 soloist
Words of Assurance: Titus 2:11-14
St. 2-4 congregationText: William Sleeper
Music: Greg Thompson
© 2000 Greg Thompson Used by permission.
Proclamation
Preparation: Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: Romans 8:18-25
Sermon: The Glory to Be Revealed
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Response
Lamentation /Intercession: "In Labor All Creation Groans" Sing! A New Creation 270
Led by soloist and liturgical dancer; follow screen for instructions.
Prayer of Intercession
Profession: Our World Belongs to God, st. 58:
With the whole creation we wait for the purifying fire of judgment.
For then we will see the Lord face to face.
He will heal our hurts, end our wars, and make the crooked straight.
Then we will join in the new song to the Lamb
without blemish who made us a kingdom and priests.
God will be all in all, righteousness and peace will flourish,
everything will be made new, and every eye will see at last
that our world belongs to God!
Hallelujah! Come, Lord Jesus.Our World Belongs to God-A Contemporary Testimony
© 1987, CRC Publications, Grand Rapids, MI www.crcna.org Reprinted with permission.
Celebration: "Let the Earth Resound"
Text and music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music Admin. by worshiptogether.com songs Used by permission.Isaiah 55:12-13
"Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come"
Sending
Blessing: Romans 15:13
Benediction: "My Friends, May You Grow in Grace" Sing! A New Creation 288
Postlude: "Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come"
This service was led by members of L.O.F.T. (Living Our Faith Together), a God-centered, Christ-led, Spirit-driven service bringing together the best of Christian worship through a variety of music, scripture, prayer, art, and dance. Participation in praying, singing, and listening to God's Word are essential components to every L.O.F.T. service as students express the broad range of human experience.
Various student worship teams directed by Paul Ryan and the Worship Apprentices assist in leading L.O.F.T. services. Calvin College faculty/staff and local Grand Rapids-area pastors are regular guest speakers. The public is welcome to join us Sundays at 8:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Credits:
Artwork: Bethlehem's Star © James Fissel / Eyekons
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