* Denotes all are invited to stand.
Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.
August 30, 2026
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Stewardship Moment
Kristen Oertell, Welcome Table
Introit:
“Build My Life“
Chris Petersen
Call to Worship:
Glory to God #59 “The Steadfast Love of the Lord (Psalm 10)” Worship Leader & Congregation
Hymn #265 “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” vv. 1, 3, 5 Congregation
Song of Confession
Glory to God #835 “Just A Closer Walk with Thee” (refrain, vv.1, refrain) Congregation
* Assurance of Pardon
Christ does not abandon us, but died for us, was raised for us, and loves us still. This is good news that prevails!
In Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we are forgiven!
* Hymn #19 “God of Great and God of Small”
* Song of Praise #613
“O Lord, Our Lord” (“How Majestic is Your Name”)
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
First Reading
Exodus 3:1-15
Second Scripture
Matthew 16:21-28
Time for the Children
“He’s Got the Whole World”
Alex McCabe
Anthem
“Goodness of God”
Chris Petersen
Sermon – Hymn Sing
Hymn #406 “We Are Standing on Holy Ground” 2x
Hymn #317 “In Christ There Is No East or West” vv. 3 & 1
Hymn #264 “At the Name of Jesus” vv. 1 & 4
* Hymn #718 (adapted)
“Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said”
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
Kathleen Keefer
Offering
Song of Offering
#710 “We Life Our Voices (We Are an Offering)”
* Doxology
Hymn #607
* Prayer of Dedication
* Hymn #724
“O Jesus, I Have Promised”
* Charge & Blessing
#80 “You Shall Go Out with Joy (The Trees of the Field)”
* Music for Departing
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: ”Call to Worship” and “Confession of Sin” from Deeper In Faith: A Journey of Spiritual Formation (Seven-Week Worship Series). Week 4 worship components written by Diane Stephens Hogue. © 2026 Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation. All rights reserved. “Assurance of Pardon” and “Pastoral Prayer” 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.). “Prayer for Illumination” and “Blessing” from Feasting on the Word® Worship Companion. Year A, Volume 2. © 2014 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to Discipleship,” “Invitation to Discipleship,” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 2. © 2023 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. “Prayer of Dedication” from When We Gather: A Book of Prayers for Worship (rev. ed.). Geneva Press. © 2001 James G. Kirk. All rights reserved.