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October 4, 2026 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:30 A. M
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord… that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ – the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.” (Philippians 3:8-9)
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship Responsive Reading, from Psalm 19:7-14
Leader: The God who frees us invites us to worship. The God of law and love welcomes our faithful response.
All: The heavens tell of the glory of God. The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork. God is present with us, eager to speak with us. His Word comes as thunder, lightning and smoke.
Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.
All: The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.
Leader: God has come to test us, so that fear of the Lord will be with us and keep us from sin.
All: May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.
*The Hymn He Lives No. 285
(All Verses)
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
Loving and gracious God, You are so patient with us. We run away, and You seek us. We make foolish choices, and You teach us a better way. We hurt You and others, and You forgive us. Help us to reveal Your goodness and glory in our living, that the fruit we bear in the world may be good, sweetened by the love and grace of Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
The proof of God’s amazing love is this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Through his blood, we are justified. Through the living Christ, we are reconciled to God and saved to eternal life with Him. “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” (Romans 5:8 and Psalm 118:22-23)
*Hymn of the Month Chain Breaker Insert
(All Verses)
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
What is produced by our caretaking is not our own but is rightfully claimed by God for the benefit of all. It is the fruit of God’s realm that we share in our offering.
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn Jesus Paid It All No. 255
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
New Testament Reading: Matthew 21:33-46
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon TBA
Rev. Cindy Barton
Communion
*The Hymn Higher Ground No. 448
(All Verses)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude