First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn

Preparing for Corporate Worship - Sunday, August 31, 2025
Services at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM

Dear Friends,
I pray you had a peaceful and godly week and you are looking forward to gathering for corporate worship! Sunday is the day of rest and gladness.

We are another day closer to the Lord's Day and to eternity. Both are a blessing - one temporary, the other forever. Coming to church on Sunday will be a blessing for us!

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
We are at the book of Ruth this Sunday morning.

Scripture Reading: Ruth 1.1-5; 15-22; 2.1-3; 19-23; 3.1-6; 16-18.

Text: Ruth 4.1-22

Message: “Chronicles of Christ #8: Ruth”

Theme: To the neediest, the Lord shows His redeeming love and previews our Redemption

1. Ruth in its context

2. Ruth in its Christ-centered focus

3. Ruth and its covenant applications

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AFTERNOON WORSHIP SERVICE
The second service (holiday schedule @ 11:30 AM) will be the first of four from the end of the book of John. We are taking a little pause in our catechism preaching to focus here as it will link up nicely with where we will be at for the Lord's supper "season" we begin with preparatory next week. One of the truths which the Lord's supper brings to our attention is the second coming of our Lord and Savior and the beginning of that forever state of glory. We will focus quite a bit on His return and heaven in the next few weeks. All of this, beloved, so that our hearts will not be troubled by the current pains and challenges before us. "Let not your hearts be troubled - trust in God, trust also in Me" (John 14.1).
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Responsive Reading of 1 Corinthians 13
Scripture Reading: John 20.30, 31 & 21.24, 25

Text: John 20.30, 31 & 21.24, 25

Sermon: “His Love = Faith’s Clear Evidence”

Theme: The Lord’s love produces perfect and overflowing evidence for faith

What we will know in glory…
But do we know enough now??

What does His love bring?

We are commanded to believe!

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Please pray that the Lord's day will be spiritually enriching to all of God's people.

First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn offers residents in the greater Oak Lawn area the chance to come together and worship with like-minded congregants as members of a strong, loving community. Whether you’re looking for peace of mind, a way to give back, or simply want to connect with the Divine, First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn welcomes you. Join our community, and start your journey to spiritual enlightenment with us!

First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn

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About Our Church

Who We Are:

We are a body of believers in Jesus Christ – washed by his blood and eager for the Spirit to work through us as we serve him in all of life.

Our worship seeks to focus on God, knowing that from this we too will be blessed.

You will find authentic fellowship and friendly people at First URC, for "we proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ" (1 John 1:3).

First URC of Oak Lawn is a Christ-centered church where the gospel of grace leads to:

- Intimate community

- Spiritual growth

- Enthusiastic evangelism

Come Worship With Us!

Morning Service: 9:30 a.m.

Evening Service: 5:00 p.m.

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