Praise Ye, Praise Ye the Lord – L.C. Blanton

Praise ye, praise ye the Lord in yonder heav’nly height;
Ye angels, all His hosts, in joyful praise unite;
O sun and moon, declare His might,
Show forth His praise, ye stars of light.

Minister: Lift up your hearts! 

People: We lift them up to the Lord! 

Holy, Holy, Holy – R. Heber

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; and He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic* Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

*catholic — The Christian church of all times & places

Westminster Larger Catechism (#113)

Minister: What are the sins forbidden in the third commandment?

People: The sins forbidden in the third commandment are the following:
• not using God’s name as is required and the abuse of it in an ignorant, vain, irreverent, profane, superstitious or wicked mention; 
• using his titles, attributes, ordinances, or works in other ways by blasphemy, perjury;
• all sinful curses, oaths, vows, and lots;
• violating our oaths and vows, if those vows are lawful;
• and fulfilling them, if those vows are of unlawful things; 
• murmuring and quarrelling at, curious prying into, or misapplying God’s decrees and providences; 
• misinterpreting, misapplying, or perverting the Word in any way or in any part of it;
• profane jests, curious or unprofitable questions, vain disputes, or maintaining false doctrines;
• using the name of God, his creatures, or anything contained under the name of God, for charms or sinful lusts and practices;
• maligning, scorning, reviling, or in any way opposing God’s truth, grace, and ways;
• making profession of religion in hypocrisy or for sinister ends;
• being ashamed of God’s name, or becoming a shame to it by inappropriate, unwise, unfruitful, or offensive ways of life, or by turning from God’s name.

Unison: Cleanse me from my secret faults, O Lord, and forgive those offenses to your servant of which I have caused in others. I contend not in judgment with you, who are truth; I fear to deceive myself, lest my sin should make me think that I am not sinful. Therefore I contend not in judgment with you; for if you, Lord, should mark iniquities, who shall abide it? Amen.

Minister: Hear the gracious words of our Lord Jesus Christ unto all that truly repent and turn to Him: come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Whoever comes to me I will never cast out. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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We Give Thee but Thine Own - W.W. How

We give Thee but Thine own,
Whate'er the gift may be;
All that we have is Thine alone,
A trust, O Lord, from Thee.

Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Edify Women Host Give Thanks

Please join us on Saturday, November 21 at 4:00 PM in the church multipurpose room for dinner, worship, and a time of remembering and thanking God for His faithfulness this past year. 

RSVP link will be sent out soon!

2026 Reformation Family Fall Festival
Learn about and celebrate Reformation Day at the annual Reformation Family Fall Festival after service on Sunday, October 25th! 

Join us outdoors in the side parking lot for Reformation and Fall fun for the entire family. Dress warmly and in flannel!

Philippines Laptop Drive
If you have any laptops, Chromebooks, or tablets in good working condition that you would like to donate, please speak with Pastor Paul. Donations are due Sunday October 25^th.

Small Groups
Small groups will meet from late September 2026 through May 2027 to review the previous Sunday's message while fostering accountability and life-on-life discipleship. Sign up online at cgsnj.org/small-groups. Contact Pastor Paul if you have any questions.

Family Christian Education Scholarship • Due November 22, 2026
Applications for the CGS Family Christian Education Scholarship are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are due November 22. The application form can be received by contacting familyscholarship@cgsnj.org.

College Scholarship • Due November 22, 2026
Applications for the CGS College scholarship are now being accepted for the Spring 2027 Semester. Applications are due November 22. The application form can be received by contacting scholarship@cgsnj.org.

Korean Live Translation
If you would like to listen to the sermon in Korean, headsets with live translation are available at the entrance to the sanctuary.

Children's Ministry • Sundays
For children 2.5 years–5th grade, an optional nursery/Sunday School is available during the sermon. For nursery-age children (2.5–4 years), contact Christine Yoon for onboarding.

Young & Gathered • Fridays 7PM
Our 6th–12th graders meet every Friday at 7PM to discuss the sermon followed by a time of games! Contact Samuel Yang for more info.

Saturday Morning Prayer • Saturdays 8AM
Join us at church on Saturdays for our weekly morning prayer.

Library
The CGS Library is located in the room behind the sanctuary. If you would like to check out a book, please use the QR code on the wall. Books can be checked out for a maximum of one month.

M'Cheyne Reading Plan
Read through the Bible in one year by following the M'Cheyne Reading plan with us on the Bible app!

Dear Church Podcast • Mondays
Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the CGS App. New episodes drop every Monday, with video available on YouTube, Spotify, and the CGS App. For questions, contact Samuel Yang.