Morning Worship Service

Announcements & Living Church: Fall 2026 Adult Bible School Rev. Josiah Vanderveen

Prelude: How Can I Keep from Singing? arr. Alan Bullard
Teresa Anstatt, soprano

My life flows on in endless song, above earth's lamentation; I hear the clear though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing; it finds an echo in my soul, how can I keep from singing? What though the tempest loudly roars, I know my Saviour liveth; although the darkness binds me close, deep in the night sweet songs he giveth. His inner peace makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing; since love is Lord of heav'n and earth, how can I keep from singing?

Call to Worship

Doxology Old Hundredth

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.

Prayer of Confession

O God, who are of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, but who despises not the sorrow of the contrite, have mercy upon us, according to your lovingkindness. You alone know how often we have sinned: in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O searcher of hearts, help us to acknowledge with deep sorrow the multitude of our transgressions. In your mercy, bring these things to our remembrance, and do not allow us to continue in them without correction. Cleanse us from all iniquity, and let your mercy bring us healing, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 130:7–8

O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Invocation

Hymn 179: Hallelujah! Thine the Glory Thine The Glory

Responsive Reading: Psalm 54 (pew Bible p. 475)

Gloria Patri Meineke

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

Apostles' Creed

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 Ghost, 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, 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of Intercession (concluding with The Lord’s Prayer)

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Hymn 510: Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose Stella

Offering Prayer Michael Miller, ruling elder (9am)
Michel Hatem, ruling elder (11am)

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Offertory: Prince of Peace Daniel Barta
Teresa Anstatt, soprano

Jesus, Holy One, Immanuel, Jesus, Prophet, Word of Life, Shepherd, Son of Man, Lamb of God, Master, Mediator, King. Dayspring, Rose of Sharon, Morning Star, Savior, Wonderful, Redeemer, Alpha and Omega, Lord of Lords! Jesus, Couns'lor, Prince of Peace.

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4:9–22 (pew Bible p. 996)

Sermon: Come Before Winter Dr. Steve Carter

Hymn 359: Blest Be the Tie That Binds Dennis

Benediction

Prayerful Reflection

Postlude: Fanfare John Cook

Serving today:
9am: Dr. Enrique Leal, Michael Miller
11am: Rev. Brock Garrigan, Michel Hatem
Organist: Rev. Colin Howland

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord's Supper will be observed next Sunday, September 6, during the 5:30pm service. Please use this week to prepare to receive the sacrament by prayerfully examining your life before God, and by acknowledging your need for the redemption purchased by Christ.