Worship Bulletin

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August 9, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Rhea Morgan)

Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)

Prelude: I Can Hear Your Voice by Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, & Whitney Smith (Praise Band; Hannah Wellman, cello)

Call to Worship (Elder Rhea)

   One: When our need is most great…
   ALL: Christ comes to us walking on water.
   One: When our fears overwhelm us…
   ALL: Christ says to us, “Do not be afraid.”
   One: Let us worship the God who is always present.
   ALL: Amen.

Opening Praise (Praise Band)
   Trust in You
   Jesus

Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)

Prayer Hymn #630 (1-2): We Shall Overcome

Moment of Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 NRSVUE (Bill Ritchie)

Special Music: Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, & Salomon Ligthelm (Praise Band)

Message: Come! (Rev. Eric)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #628: Precious Lord, Take My Hand

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

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Joanna Hahn)

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 Rhea)

Sending Forth, Hymn #618 (1-3): How Firm a Foundation

Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Like a River Glorious arr. by Raymond Haan (Lori Rhoden)

CALENDAR

Sun., August 9: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., August 11: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., August 12: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom
Thurs., August 13: Hazelwood Walkers, 8am (see Wednesday’s newsletter for meet location)
Sun., August 16: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary; Morrison Woods Chapel Service, 1:30pm

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