Worship Bulletin

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August 23, 2026

WE GATHER

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Warner Van Fleet)

Invitation to Worship (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)

Prelude (White River Recorder Ensemble: Donna Browne, soprano & tenor; Becky Burkart, soprano & alto; Stan Keil, bass; Fred Suppe, tenor; Ann Wolfe, bass & drum)
   La Volta by Michael Praetorius
   Quintett-Spielbuch für 5 Blockflöten “Daphne”  by Anonymous

Call to Worship (Elder Warner)
   One: Jesus calls us to see beyond what the world can see; to recognize the presence of God among us.
   ALL: Open our eyes, O Christ, that we may know you more deeply.
   One: Upon this faith, Christ builds a people; a community called to live the love, mercy, and hope of God’s kingdom.
   ALL: Make us living stones in your house of grace. Amen.

Opening Praise
   Hymn #16: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
   Be the Center (Praise Band)

Young Disciples Time (Rev. Eric)

Prayer Hymn #576 (1 & 3): My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Moment of Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

WE HEAR THE WORD

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 NRSVUE (Wendy Rees )

Special Music (White River Recorder Ensemble)
   Tanz by Michael Praetorius
   Bransle Gay by Michael Praetorius

Message: Well Done, Peter! (Rev. Eric)

WE COME TO THE TABLE

Communion Hymn #540 (1-3): O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

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

Prayer of Blessing for Elements (Elder Laura Rowe)

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 Warner)

Sending Forth: Deep (Way Down) (Praise Band)

Benediction: Aaron’s Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Allegro by Thomas Arne (Lori Rhoden)

CALENDAR

Sun., August 23: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., August25: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., August 26: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom; Worship Team, 6pm, Room 108
Thurs., August 27: Hazelwood Walkers, 8am (see Wednesday’s newsletter for meet location); Ministerial Relations Team, 7pm, Zoom
Sun., August 30: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary

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