Worship Bulletin

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August 30, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Yeno Matuka)

Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)

Prelude: God of Grace and God of Glory arr. by Anna Laura Page (Lori Rhoden)

Call to Worship (Elder Matuka)
   One: Come with open hearts. Come ready to lose the life that keeps us bound and receive the life Christ freely gives.
   ALL: We come to worship the One who calls us, the One who walks with us, the One who leads us into fullness of life. Christ, be our way. Christ, be our truth. Christ, be our life. We take up our cross and follow you. Amen.

Opening Praise
   Hymn #6 (1, 3, 4): Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
   Shout to the Lord (Praise Band)

Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)

Prayer Hymn #570 (1-2): Sweet Hour of Prayer

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28 NRSVUE (Jim Reece)

Special Music: Simple Gifts additional words by Alice Carpenter, arr. by Mark Schweizer; after Johann Pachelbel’s Canon (J.K. Njenga)

Message: Get Behind Me, Satan! (Rev. Eric)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #577 (1-2): Nearer, My God, to Thee

Invitation to Communion & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Bob Weller)

The Lord’s Prayer (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.

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL

Invitation to Offering (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Matuka)

Sending Forth: Today Is the Day (Praise Band)

Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Blessed Assurance with No Other Name arr. by Carol Tornquist (Marianna Gill)

CALENDAR

Sun., August 30: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., September 1: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., September 2: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom; Elders, 5:30pm, Zoom; Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Sanctuary
Thurs., September 3: Hazelwood Walkers, 8am (see Wednesday’s newsletter for meet location); Ministerial Relations Team, 7pm, Zoom

Sun., September 6: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Mon., September 7: Labor Day – Church Office Closed

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