Sunday October 4, 2026
Message: David Sadler, CRE
Liturgist: Nancy Loudermilk
†CALL TO WORSHIP:
One: From north and south, from east and west, we gather at Christ’s table.
All: One body, one Spirit, one hope in Christ.
One: Across cultures, languages and lands, God’s people come.
All: We gather as one family, united in love.
One: Come, let us worship God.
All: Come, let us share the feast of grace.
†OPENING HYMN: #509 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious Lord, Creator of this universe, in your generosity you have given us a world of abundance and diversity, yet we live guided by greed and selfishness. . In Christ, you made us brothers and sisters and intended for us to be united, and yet we have built walls to separate us from those who are different from us. We love war rather than strive for peace. We ignore the poor and the weak and honor the rich and powerful. In all this, we have not lived according to your will. Forgive us, Lord, for daring to boast in our human achievements and for failing to recognize that you alone are worthy of praise. In your mercy, forgive us our sins as we continue to pray in silence.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
†CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: # 579 “Gloria Patri”
TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION: Holy Spirit, grant us openness and give us understanding of what each one of us needs to receive through Holy Scripture. When we are facing a difficult choice between the easy and the right decision, help us to choose the narrow path. We also pray for all who are about to set on an adventurous journey of faith anywhere in the world. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Psalm 26, Job 1:1, 2:1-10
One: This is the word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE: “Faith at the Table” David Sadler, CRE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Hymnal pg. 14 The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)
SPECIAL MUSIC
CALL FOR GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Please hold the elements after you receive them so we may partake together.
The outer circle of cups contains juice; the inner circle contains wine.
†PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN: # 513 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
†BENEDICTION
†CHORAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING: “You Are the Vine”
One: From north and south, from east and west, we gather at Christ’s table.
All: One body, one Spirit, one hope in Christ.
One: Across cultures, languages and lands, God’s people come.
All: We gather as one family, united in love.
One: Come, let us worship God.
All: Come, let us share the feast of grace.
†OPENING HYMN: #509 “For the Bread Which You Have Broken”
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious Lord, Creator of this universe, in your generosity you have given us a world of abundance and diversity, yet we live guided by greed and selfishness. . In Christ, you made us brothers and sisters and intended for us to be united, and yet we have built walls to separate us from those who are different from us. We love war rather than strive for peace. We ignore the poor and the weak and honor the rich and powerful. In all this, we have not lived according to your will. Forgive us, Lord, for daring to boast in our human achievements and for failing to recognize that you alone are worthy of praise. In your mercy, forgive us our sins as we continue to pray in silence.
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
†CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: # 579 “Gloria Patri”
TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION: Holy Spirit, grant us openness and give us understanding of what each one of us needs to receive through Holy Scripture. When we are facing a difficult choice between the easy and the right decision, help us to choose the narrow path. We also pray for all who are about to set on an adventurous journey of faith anywhere in the world. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Psalm 26, Job 1:1, 2:1-10
One: This is the word of God for the people of God.
All: Thanks be to God.
MESSAGE: “Faith at the Table” David Sadler, CRE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Hymnal pg. 14 The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)
SPECIAL MUSIC
CALL FOR GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERING
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Please hold the elements after you receive them so we may partake together.
The outer circle of cups contains juice; the inner circle contains wine.
†PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN: # 513 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
†BENEDICTION
†CHORAL DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING: “You Are the Vine”