THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - July 13, 2025
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 116:12-14
Elder: "What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?
All: I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.
Elder: I will pay my vows to the Lord,
All: Now in the presence of all His people."
INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (#695) "By Grace I Am an Heir of Heaven"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: 1 Samuel 10;
1 Corinthians 1:26-31
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed pg. 845
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
- DOXOLOGY (#731)
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "NO ONE LIKE HIM" 1 Samuel 10
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Please note the printed and spoken
admonitions of our pastor. Please hold the elements to partake together.)
BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
Congregation Information This Week…
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! Today we will be observing the Lord's Supper. All who have publicly professed their faith in Jesus Christ and belong to Christian Churches as baptized and communicant members in "good standing" are invited to receive this sacrament. Further contemplation and examination of our communion with Christ and each other are in order. We pray that your faith will be properly encouraged and nourished here.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Enhance your discipleship by attending a class offered for YOU, here on Sunday mornings at 10AM!
PARDON OUR DUST!! It will take us a few weeks to remove our VBS decorations and return our common spaces to their original design. THANK YOU to all who labored with us with love!
LADIES AM BIBLE STUDY meets on Tuesday morning at Miss Ann's home (just north of the church on Rosemark Rd.); 9:30AM
RARPC OFFICERS' MEETINGS this Tuesday night @ 6 & 7PM
FAMILY FUN NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY JULY 16! Join with us for a family pizza diner with a great time of fellowship and fun. We will also have a featured presentation for the whole family on this night.
SUMMER YOUTH CAMP begins on Monday, July 21! We will be organizing our carpooling effort for the drive down to French Camp, MS; and our return back home on Saturday, July 26.
5th WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING will convene at 6:16PM in the sanctuary this month. After our devotions and prayer, we will retreat to the Memorial Hall for refreshments and fellowship.
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor at our church website, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR (please see RichlandARP.org "Calendar & Events" tab):
7/15, 22, 29 - Ladies AM Bible Study at Miss Ann's Home; 9:30AM
7/15 - RARPC Officers' Meetings @ 6 & 7PM
7/15 - MVP Called Meeting (Via Zoom); 7PM
7/16 - RARPC Family Fun Night on Wednesday; 6PM
7/19 - HARE Foundation Luncheon in TRA PAC; Noon
7/19 - HYPE Awards Banquet in RARPC Memorial Hall; 2PM
7/21-26 - MVP YOUTH Summer Camp (Drivers wanted)
7/29 - Brighton ARP Session Meeting; 5PM
7/30 - 5th Wednesday All Church Prayer Meeting; 6:16PM
8/5 - Officers' Meetings at RARPC (?)
Congratulations to the Rublaitus Family!
Wes and Megan Page, son-in-law and daughter of Jay and Karen Rublaitus have welcomed into their lives a first child, a daughter, Harper Nova, on July 4th. Grandparents Jay & Karen are overjoyed!
"The Fall Season of Youth Choir will begin at 5PM on Sunday, August 17th. This choir will be for students in grade 5 and higher. Information regarding younger ages will be coming soon." - Miss Susan
