* Denotes all are invited to stand.
Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.
February 22nd, 2026
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
“Ensuring the Future”
Introit:
“Seek Ye First”
PCM Chancel Choir
Call to Worship:
We are the body of Christ, and we depend on God’s grace.
We pray to God in times of distress, knowing that we are freed from sin and preserved from trouble.
Steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
We will be glad in the Lord and shout for joy!
* Hymn #165 “The Glory of These Forty Days”
* Confession of Sin
Andy Cook, Worship Leader
Merciful One, we are so easily tempted. We turn away from your word so quickly. We seek anything that claims to save us from discomfort, inconvenience, pain, fear, and emptiness. But these are false idols, dissolving in the wind. You are our true hope and salvation, our hiding place, our guide, our guardian. We confess our transgressions to you: forgive our sins.
* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice! God does not count our sins against us, but offers us a free gift of righteousness.
Thanks be to God!
* Song of Praise #695 “Change My Heart, O God”
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
Andy Cook, Worship Leader
First Reading
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7
Anthem
“Valley of Tears”
PCM Chancell Choir
Second Scripture
Matthew 4:1-11
Time for the Children
Rev. Aaron J. White
Sermon
“From Fasting to Faithful Resistance”
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #80 “Jesus Walked to Faithful Resistance” (from the Presbyterian Hymnal (1990))
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
“Remembering Our Heritage: Part 6”
* Hymn #775 “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”
* Charge & Blessing
* Music for Departing
“God will Take Care of You” verse 1
PCM Chancel Choir
Today’s Scripture readings are from the Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation. © 2007 Priests for Equality.
Liturgy for today’s worship service is adapted with permission from the following sources: “Prayer for Illumination” and “Blessing” from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to the Lord’s Table” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Liturgy spoken during the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, “Words of Institution,” and liturgy spoken when “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All other liturgy from Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts. Vol 59.1 (online version) © 2025 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.