Worship Guide 8-16-2026
Worship Guide for Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:30AM
The Community Gathers Before God
Prelude Elaine Potter
Words of Welcome Dr. Chris Dawson
Call to Worship Dr. Chris Dawson
Gathering Music #801 “This Is the Day”
The Community Gives Praise & Prayers to God
First Lectionary Reading-Dr. Melanie Williams
Psalm 67
Hymn of Praise #344
“God in Mercy Grant Us Blessing”
Second Lectionary Reading-Sally Goodwin
Romans 11: 1-2, 29-32
Sharing of Prayer Concerns
Moment of Prayer
Prayer for the People- Sally Goodwin
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Assurance #510
“At Calvary”
Children Leave for Children’s Worship
Greet Stranger, Neighbor, and Friend
Choral Response
“The Body of Christ”
Centering Piece Ensemble-Cindy Helms, Sally Goodwin, Chris Dawson, Bob Duncan
“He Touched Me” by Bill Gaither
The Community Receives God's Word
Sermon Dr. Chris Dawson
Matthew 15: 10-28
Prayer Dr. Chris Dawson
The Community Responds to God's Call
Hymn of Response #520
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
Stewardship of Tithing & Fellowship
Sending Song
“As We Leave” – Leslie Halfacre
Postlude Elaine Potter
Team Leaders ~ August 16
Livestreaming: Matt McGraw
Nursery: Sara Cowan
Worship Leader: Sally Goodwin
Children’s Worship: Ann Handy
Money Counter: Patti Duncan
Ushers: Tom & Ruby Coffey, Don Haver, Dannie Tuggle
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