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September 20, 2026 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M
Announcements
Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs (Jonah 2:8). It does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy (Romans 9:18).
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, Psalm 145, 1-10 (TLB)
Leader: We will praise You, our God and King, and bless Your name each day and forever.
All: Great is Jehovah! Greatly praise Him! His greatness is beyond our understanding! Let each generation tell its children what glorious things He does.
Leader: We will meditate on Your glory, splendor, majesty, and miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; we will proclaim Your greatness.
All: Jehovah is kind and merciful, slow to get angry, full of love. He is good to everyone, and His compassion is intertwined with everything He does. All living things shall thank You, Lord, and Your people will bless You.
*The Hymn Brethren, We Have Met to Worship No. 49
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, your face is hidden from us by our sins. Forgive our disobedience and grumbling, our envious thoughts and covetous nature. We forget your mercy in the hardness of our hearts. Deliver us from pride and vain desires. With meekness may we draw near to you, confessing our faults and trusting in your grace. You are our refuge and strength. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
When God saw what the people of Nineveh did and how they turned from their evil ways, He had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction He had threatened (Jonah 3:10). Truly the Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in love. The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. (Psalm 145:8, 13). In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Hymn of the Month Open Our Eyes, Lord No. 132
(Sing Twice)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Let us give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. In humility, we bring thank offerings to our God. Psalm 107:8-9
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Nearer, Still Nearer No. 438
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3:10-4:11
New Testament Reading: Matthew 20:1-16
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “Are You Envious Because God Is Generous?”
Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn Bless His Holy Name No. 102
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude