Sunday, May 10, 2026
Sunday, May 10th
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Confirmation Sunday
Worship live on Sundays in person at 11:00 am
or online via YouTube at noon.
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
Psalm 1:1-2
Happy are those
who do not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path that sinners tread
or sit in the seat of scoffers,
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on His law they meditate day and night.
Leader: light print / People: bold print / * Please stand as you are able.
GATHERING MUSIC
led by Dana
GOD WELCOMES US
We share Community Life & greet each other.
Kids worship bags are available in the back.
WE DIRECT OUR MINDS TO GOD
DECLARING OUR UNITY IN WORSHIP
Students: Who enables us to come to this time and place?
Congregation: It is God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — who is working in us, both to will and to do His good pleasure, now and always.
Students: What does God want most of us here?
Congregation: That we remember what God has done, acknowledge God’s presence with us, and witness to God’s steadfast love and mercy.
Students: This is the Lord’s doing.
Congregation: And it is marvelous in our eyes!
Students: Alleluia!
Congregation: Amen!
PRAYER SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE
Lord God, Creator of the world and all that’s in it, we thank You for what you have done and will continue to do with our sons and daughters. Walk with them in life. Keep the evil one from obstructing their path. You see all. You know where the water is deep. Keep them from danger. Order their steps and guide their feet while they run the race of faith. May the good work that You have begun in them be brought to completion at the day of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
* “Trust in You”
Lauren Daigle / Michael Farren / Paul Mabury © 2014 CentricSongs; See You At The Pub; Oceans Away Music; So Essential Tunes; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity’s Alleluia! Music
GOD, WE’RE LISTENING
Psalm 1:1-6
read by Bertie Del Angel
Happy are those
who do not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path that sinners tread
or sit in the seat of scoffers,
but their delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on His law they meditate day and night.
They are like trees
planted by streams of water,
which yield their fruit in its season,
and their leaves do not wither.
In all that they do, they prosper.
The wicked are not so
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous,
for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 2:1-11
read by Ryan Jackson
My child, if you accept my words
and treasure up my commandments within you,
making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding,
if you indeed cry out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures—
then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk blamelessly,
guarding the paths of justice
and preserving the way of His faithful ones.
Then you will understand righteousness and justice
and equity, every good path,
for wisdom will come into your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
prudence will watch over you,
and understanding will guard you.
Philippians 2:1-11
read by Ella Brask
If, then, there is any comfort in Christ, any consolation from love, any partnership in the Spirit, any tender affection and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,
who, though He existed in the form of God,
did not regard equality with God
as something to be grasped,
but emptied Himself,
taking the form of a slave,
assuming human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a human,
He humbled himself
and became obedient to the point of death—
even death on a cross.
Therefore God exalted Him even more highly
and gave Him the name
that is above every other name,
so that at the name given to Jesus
every knee should bend,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
* “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated”
hymnal #375
TESTIMONY PAPERS
Bertie Del Angel
Ryan Jackson
Ella Brask
SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
* “This I Believe”
Ben Fielding / Matt Crocker © 2014 Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
THANKING GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS
We offer God a portion of our money as a way to say we love God, and desire to encourage the ministry & mission of the church.
giving opportunities: ravenscov.org/giving/
Zelle® to: giving@ravenscov.org
MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
led by Dana
SINGING OUR THANKSGIVING & ADORATION
* Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
hymnal #48
GOD HELP US
Prayer
THE LORD’S PRAYER
with confirmands, in unison
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
with confirmands, in unison
I believe in God the Father Almighty, 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 hades; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
LITURGY OF CONFIRMATION
with pastors, confirmands, and congregation
Pastor Ryan: As your pastor and teacher, it is my prayer that these expressions of faith may provide the basis for the commitment of your life to Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.
Answering only for yourself, and in perfect freedom to be silent if you cannot yet answer, I now call upon you to respond to the following questions.
Confession of faith
Do you confess personal faith in Jesus Christ and desire, with God’s help, to be his disciple?
I do.
Do you believe with the Church of Jesus Christ that the Bible, the Old and New Testaments, is the word of God, telling the story of God and God’s people in the past and guiding them today? If so, answer, “I do.”
I do.
As you continue in your life, do you intend to keep worshiping in Christ’s church, listening to his word, and responding to his call, according to your faith?
I do.
So be it, according to your faith.
GIFTS
Yoke
“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
Bible
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have known sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.” 1 Timothy 3:14-17
Cross
“Then he said to them all, ‘If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it.’” Luke 9:23-24
Salt
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything but is thrown out and trampled under foot.” Matthew 5:13
Candle
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
PARENTAL PRAYER AND BLESSING
SINGING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD
“Joy of the Lord”
Ed Cash / Gareth Gilkeson / Chris Llewellyn / Rend Collective published by Capitol CMG Paragon and Thankyou Music LTD
THE LAST GOOD WORD
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MUSIC ENDS OUR COMMUNAL CONVERSATION WITH GOD
led by Dana
GOD INVITES US TO GATHER AGAIN
We’ll be back here for worship next Sunday. We hope you can join us.
Information on ravenscov.org.
Confirmation Sunday lunch
After today’s service there will be a lunch downstairs in the fellowship hall to honor our confirmands. Please plan to join us as we celebrate this important event in the lives of three of our young people with food and fellowship.
New Members class
A New Members class will be held at church next Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 am to noon. Lunch will be served. If you are interested in membership in Ravenswood Covenant Church, or if you would simply like to learn more about us, please speak to Pastor Ryan about signing up for the class.
Prayer and blessing night for singles
Looking for a place to connect, be encouraged, and grow in faith? Join us for a special evening of worship, fellowship, and sharing God’s blessings together!
* We meet every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month
* Open to singles of all ages
* Enjoy worship, meaningful connection, and encouragement
* Light dinner will be served
Come as you are, and let’s grow together in faith and community!
Please RSVP by Thursday noon with the church office at 773-784-7091 or office@ravenswoodcov.org.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Lunch Bunch gathering
The women of the church are invited to gather together for a bring-your-own lunch in the fellowship hall downstairs at 11:30 am this coming Wednesday, May 13. Beverages will be provided. Colleen Carlson will present a talk on “Craziness”. All women are welcome. Bring a friend!
Upcoming move to summer worship schedule
On the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, May 24, we will transition to our summer worship schedule. Worship on May 24 will take place at 10:00 am, and the summer schedule will continue through Labor Day weekend (Sunday, September 6), with a return to 11:00 am worship the following Sunday.
Next Sunday, May 17, will thus be the final Sunday for Sunday School and Faith Forum until next fall.
Congregational business meeting
A congregational business meeting will be held at church on Sunday, May 31 following the 10:00 am worship service. Last year’s reports will be distributed, elections will be held, and we may possibly vote on new members as well. Please make a note to attend this important meeting of our congregation.
Farmers market help needed
Another season of the Ravenswood Community Farmers Market begins on Wednesday, June 3. The market will run in the church parking lot from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm every Wednesday thru October.
This season we are invited to participate in the newness of the movement of the Spirit! New relationships. New bounce house. New community art projects.
Join us in this mission and ministry by signing up to:
· Be a prayer partner
· Help facilitate an activity
· Show up and be present
· Set up or clean up
· Contribute to our needs list
Sign-up sheets and a needs list are available today! Questions? Please see Bekah Carlson or Leslie Hodgkinson.
RECC church directory
It has been quite some time since Ravenswood Covenant produced a church directory, and the church’s Leadership Team would like to create a new one to aid our attendees with getting to know each other and being able to contact each other. You can help us out by scanning the QR code above or by clicking on this Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/GD7ZeLUCamXxAjV76 . Thanks for participating!
Christian student seeks apartment
Sam Samana, a student who worships with us as he does a graduate internship in Chicago, is seeking an apartment on the North Side. If you know of any apartment availabilities, please contact Gregory in the church office.
Registering for 2026 summer camps
Registration for the 2026 summer camping season of both of the Central Conference’s Bible camps, Covenant Harbor and Covenant Point, is underway. For more information, go to https://covenantharbor.org/ and https://www.cpbc.com/ .
Scripture for next Sunday
Acts 19:1-10
Acts 19:1-22
If you enjoy reading scripture out loud, please sign up to read scripture in worship. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of the sanctuary, or you can talk with Pastor Ryan or Gregory Sager.
RECC weekly newsletter
Ravenswood Covenant has a weekly newsletter that keeps you informed of all of the church’s ongoing and upcoming events and programs, as well as the church’s prayer list, calendar, giving information, and updates about Covenant Harbor and Covenant Point. If you would like to be added to the email list for the newsletter, please speak to Gregory Sager or call the church office.
Parking spaces available
Do you know someone who needs a place to park in the Ravenswood neighborhood? Ravenswood Covenant Church is currently leasing space in its parking lot. Parking is $60 per space per month for non-members, and is available for day/evening, overnight, or both. For more information, please contact the church office at 773-784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.
Thursday evening Bible study
The weekly Bible study meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm. We are currently studying the Gospel of Luke, to be followed by its sequel, the Acts of the Apostles. The Bible study meets in the upstairs lounge. For more information, please contact Gregory Sager in the church office at (773) 784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.
* Cynthia Arden
* Nikolas Arden
* the Binag family
* Messian Burgos
* Shirley Deliberto
* Veronica Clarke
* Frank Coszach
* Vira Coszach
* the Feijoo family
* Sandra Gooden
* Art Hamilton
* Trevor Hanks
* Ron Koehn
* Esther Laraya
* Mary McKirchy
* Maria Paulette
* Tatiana Randall
* Kris Sahlberg
* Mary Smith
* Phillip Stenberg
* Dorinne Tamras
* Lauren Vilardo
* Eric Warren
* Lydia Warrens
* the Westlind family
Our church exists to love and worship God, and love and care for others. By God’s grace, we commit to help people find and follow Jesus Christ through the guidance of His Spirit and His word.