August 23, 2026 - Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis
Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music
Choir Director: Kris Barnes
Call To Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude -Suite on "Angel's Story" [O Savior, Precious Savior] Don Freudenberg
Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94)
Gathering Song - #645
Apostolic Greeting (pg 184)
Hymn of Praise (pg 185)
Prayer of the Day
O God, with all your faithful followers of every age, we praise you, the rock of our life. Be our strong
foundation and form us into the body of your Son, that we may gladly minister to all the world, through
Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
First Lesson -Isaiah 51:1-6
Responsive Reading -Psalm 138 (8)
Second Lesson -Romans 12:1-8
Children's Sermon
Gospel Acclimation: Alleluia. You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Alleluia. (Matt. 16:16)
Gospel Reading
Pastor: The holy gospel according to Matthew
Response: Glory to you, O Lord.
Scripture - Matthew 16:13-20
Pastor: ...The gospel of the Lord.
Response: Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day #652
Apostle's Creed (pg 105)
Prayers of Intercession (pg 189)
Sharing of the Peace
Offertory - Built On A Rock Scott M. Hylsop
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- #596
Dismissal of the Congregation - Response: Thanks be to God.
Postlude-The Thankful Heart Rejoices Lani Smith
Thank you for worshiping with us today.
Readings for this Week
Mon – Aug 24 Exodus 19:1-6 Psalm 12 (6) 1 Corinthians 12:27-31a John 1:43-51
Tue – Aug 25 Deuteronomy 32:18 20, 28-39 Romans 11:33-36 Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32
Wed – Aug 26 Isaiah 28:14-22 Matthew 26:6-13 Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32
Thu – Aug 27 Jeremiah 14:13-18 Ephesians 5:1-6 Psalm 26:1-8
Fri – Aug 28 Jeremiah 15:1-9 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Psalm 26:1-8
Sat – Aug 29 Jeremiah 15:10-14 Matthew 8:14-17 Psalm 26:1-8