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JULY 26, 2026 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis
Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music
Choir Director: Kris Barnes


Call To Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94)

Gathering Song - #879

Apostolic Greeting (pg 184)

Hymn of Praise (pg 185)

Prayer of the Day
Beloved and sovereign God, through the death and resurrection of your Son you bring us into your kingdom of justice and mercy. By your Spirit, give us your wisdom, that we may treasure the life that comes from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
First Lesson -1 Kings 3:5-12 

Responsive Reading -Psalm 119:129-136 (130) 

Second Lesson -Romans 8:26-39 

Children's Sermon

Gospel Acclimation: Alleluia. Many will come from east and west 
and will eat in the king- dom of heaven. Alleluia. (Matt. 8:11)
Gospel Reading

Pastor: The holy gospel according to Matthew

Response: Glory to you, O Lord.
Scripture - Matthew 13:31-22, 44-52 

Pastor:  ...The gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon

Hymn of the Day #742
Apostle's Creed (pg 105)

Prayers of Intercession (pg 189)

Sharing of the Peace
Offertory Response - #184

The Great Thanksgiving (pg 190)

Sanctus (pg 190)

Eucharistic Prayer (pg 190)

Lord's Prayer (pg 191)

Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (p. 191)
Table Blessing

Post Communion Hymn- #204 Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise

Post Communion Prayer (p. 191)

Blessing

Sending Song- #543

Dismissal of the Congregation - Response: Thanks be to God.

Thank you for worshiping with us today. 
Readings for this Week
Mon – July 27 1 Kings 3:16-28  James 3:13-18  Psalm 119:121-128 
Tue – July 28 1 Kings 4:29-34  Ephesians 6:10-18  Psalm 119:121-128 
Wed – July 29 Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-33  Mark 4:30-34  Psalm 119:121-128 
Thu – July 30 Proverbs 10:1-5  Philippians 4:10-15  Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 
Fri – July 31 Isaiah 51:17-23  Romans 9:6-13  Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 
Sat – Aug 1 Isaiah 44:1-5  Matthew 7:7-11  Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21