May 24, 2026
"A Time to Stand"
SPC Order of Worship
SPC Order of Worship
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Welcome & Announcements
Scriptural Call to Worship: Covenant Family Worship
Pastor: My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.1
Congregation: We will not hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.2
Pastor: Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness. Turn away from all other gods.3
Congregation: He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which He commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.4
Pastor: Choose for yourselves this day Whom you will serve.5
Congregation: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!5
1Psalm 78:1-3; 2Psalm 78:4 3; 3Joshua 24:14; 4Psalm 78:5-7 5; 5Joshua 24:15
Baptism: Timothy Peter Holcomb, Son of Gabe & Eva Holcomb
Abide
Scripture: Philippians 4:1, 4-9, 23
1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
Ushers come forward when prayer begins
Offering
King of Kings
Children dismissed to Covenant Kids
Confession: Westminster Larger Catechism Q:45, Christ the King
Q. How does Christ carry out the office of a king?
A. Christ carries out the office of a king
• in calling a people out of the world to Himself and giving them officers, laws, and censures by which He visibly governs them;
• in bestowing saving grace on these chosen ones, rewarding their obedience and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them during all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for His own glory and for their good;
• and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who do not know God and do not obey the gospel.
Acts 15:14-16; Isa. 55:4-5; Gen 49:10; Ps. 110:3; Eph. 4:11-12; 1 Cor. 12:28; Isa. 33:22;
Matt. 18:17-18;1 Cor. 5:4-5; Acts 5:31; Rev. 22:12; Rev. 2:10; Rev. 3:19; Isa. 63:9;
1 Cor. 15:25; Ps. 110:1-7; Rom. 14:10-11;Rom. 8:28; 2 Thess. 1:8-9; Ps. 2:8-9.
Sermon: Pastor Brian Peterson
1 Peter 5:5-9 “A Time to Stand”
Doxology
The Benediction
SPC Order of Worship
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Welcome & Announcements
Scriptural Call to Worship: Covenant Family Worship
Pastor: My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.1
Congregation: We will not hide them from our children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done.2
Pastor: Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness. Turn away from all other gods.3
Congregation: He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which He commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children.4
Pastor: Choose for yourselves this day Whom you will serve.5
Congregation: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!5
1Psalm 78:1-3; 2Psalm 78:4 3; 3Joshua 24:14; 4Psalm 78:5-7 5; 5Joshua 24:15
Baptism: Timothy Peter Holcomb, Son of Gabe & Eva Holcomb
Abide
Scripture: Philippians 4:1, 4-9, 23
1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer
Ushers come forward when prayer begins
Offering
King of Kings
Children dismissed to Covenant Kids
Confession: Westminster Larger Catechism Q:45, Christ the King
Q. How does Christ carry out the office of a king?
A. Christ carries out the office of a king
• in calling a people out of the world to Himself and giving them officers, laws, and censures by which He visibly governs them;
• in bestowing saving grace on these chosen ones, rewarding their obedience and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them during all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for His own glory and for their good;
• and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who do not know God and do not obey the gospel.
Acts 15:14-16; Isa. 55:4-5; Gen 49:10; Ps. 110:3; Eph. 4:11-12; 1 Cor. 12:28; Isa. 33:22;
Matt. 18:17-18;1 Cor. 5:4-5; Acts 5:31; Rev. 22:12; Rev. 2:10; Rev. 3:19; Isa. 63:9;
1 Cor. 15:25; Ps. 110:1-7; Rom. 14:10-11;Rom. 8:28; 2 Thess. 1:8-9; Ps. 2:8-9.
Sermon: Pastor Brian Peterson
1 Peter 5:5-9 “A Time to Stand”
Doxology
The Benediction
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