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August 16, 2026 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Genesis 45:7
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, from Psalm 133 and Isaiah 56:1,6-8
Leader: How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!
All: Harmony is like precious anointing oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, down upon the collar of Aaron’s robes. It is God’s delight, his purpose, and his abundance.
Leader: Harmony is as refreshing as the dew of Mt. Hermon falling on Mount Zion, although these places are far distant from each other.
All: For there – on the mountain of God -- the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore on all nations.
Leader: God blesses the foreigners who hold fast to his covenant. He assures all, “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand. My righteousness will soon be revealed.”
All: God’s house will be called a house of prayer for all nations. The Lord declares, “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” May God bless all the nations as they come to praise his name.
*The Hymn Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens, Adore Him No. 77
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Wise and gracious God, forgive us for the sins we recognize in ourselves and for the sins we do not see. Show us how we have hurt one another and grant us courage to seek reconciliation. Reveal to us our own disobedience. We seek mercy for the times we have willfully offended. May your grace cover our mistakes, intentional and unintentional, and turn our hearts to forgive others. Cleanse us and restore our relationships with you and with one another. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
God did not reject his people, whom he foreknew… there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. You who were at one time disobedient to God have now received mercy… (Romans 11:2-5, 30). In the grace of Christ, our sins are forgiven. Praise be to God!
*Hymn of the Month Give of Your Best to the Master No. 422
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
We are not our own, but belong to God, the source of all goodness and love. May our eyes be opened to see the needs around us, our hearts to care for others, and our hands to share the blessings of God in our lives.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Sweet, Sweet Spirit No. 153
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 45:1-15
New Testament Reading Matthew 15: 21-28 and Romans 11:1-7, 29-32
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Are You Living as One Delivered by Grace?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn Bind Us Together No. 130
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude