Worship Guide 10-18-2026
October 18, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
The Community Gathers Before God
- Prelude: Elaine Potter
- Words of Welcome: Dr. Chris Dawson
- Call to Worship: Dr. Chris Dawson
- Gathering Music: #800 "The Gathering"
The Community Gives Praise & Prayers to God
- First Lectionary Reading: Psalm 96:1-9 | Dr. Melanie Williams
- Hymn of Praise: #24 "Let All the World"
- Second Lectionary Reading & Prayer: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 | Crystal Brantley
- Sharing Prayer Concerns
- Moment of Prayer
- Prayer for the People
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Hymn of Assurance: #728 “Jesus Saves"
- Greet Stranger, Neighbor, & Friend
- Choral Response: “The Body of Christ”
- Centering Piece: "Everybody Praise Him," & "He Knows My Name" | Children's Choir
- Children's Worship: Ages 3-2nd grade
The Community Receives God's Word
- Scripture in Song: "Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes?" | Dr. Chris Dawson and Dr. Melanie Williams
- Sermon: Dr. Chris Dawson
Matthew 22:15-22 - Prayer: Dr. Chris Dawson
The Community Responds to God's Call
Hymn of Response: #733 "We've a Story to Tell the Nations"
- Stewardship of Tithing & Fellowship
- Sending Song: “As We Leave”
- Postlude: Elaine Potter
Team Leaders
- Livestreaming: Matt McGraw
- Nursery: Sara Cowan
- Worship Leader: Crystal Brantley
- Children’s Worship: Liz Hamilton & Carolyn White
- Money Counter: Carolyn White
- Ushers: Tom & Ruby Coffey, Don Haver