July 26, 2026
Prelude: Vater unser im Himmelreich
(Our Father Who Art In Heaven)
Krieger/Bach
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 138]
We give you thanks, O Lord, with our whole heart; before the gods we sing your praise.
We give thanks for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
Though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for us; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Let us worship the LORD!
Lord of Light, Your Name Outshining (Hymn 425)
Lewis/Taylor
Lord of light, your name outshining all the stars and suns of space,
Use our talents in your kingdom as the servants of your grace;
Use us to fulfill your purpose in the gift of Christ your Son:
Abba, as in highest heaven, so on earth your will be done.
By the toil of faithful workers in some far outlying field,
By the courage where the radiance of the cross is still revealed,
By the victories of meekness, through reproach and suffering won:
Abba, as in highest heaven, so on earth your will be done.
By the prayers of faithful watchers, never silent day or night;
By the cross of Jesus, bringing peace to all and healing light;
By the love that passes knowledge, making all your children one:
Abba, as in highest heaven, so on earth your will be done.
Confession
Triune God, we want more of the connectedness that the disciples witnessed between Jesus and the Father. Forgive us when we do not slow down enough to be honest with you or even with ourselves. Forgive us when our prayers are a performance to shape how others see us, rather than an extension of our relationship with you. Help us come to you as your children and trust that you know what we need. May we ask, search, knock, and forgive for the growth and anticipation of your kingdom. Amen.
Silence
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (Hymn 347)
Herklots/Supplement to Kentucky Harmony
“Forgive our sins as we forgive,” you taught us, Lord, to pray,
But you alone can grant us grace to live the words we say.
How can Your pardon reach and bless the unforgiving heart
That broods on wrongs and will not let old bitterness depart?
In blazing light Your cross reveals the truth we dimly knew:
What trivial debts are owed to us, how great our debt to You!
Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls and bid resentment cease.
Then, bound to all in bonds of love, our lives will spread your peace.
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Doxology (Hymn 592)
Ken/Genevan Psalter
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Matthew 6:5-15
Luke 11:1-13
Sermon: The Lord's Prayer
John Yoder
Focus: How did Jesus pray? How might we pray today? In the Lord's Prayer Jesus challenges God to take charge, to bring in his Kingdom. The plea then becomes a mandate for Christians to live as champions of that Kingdom, celebrating God's heavenly banquet, offering forgiveness, and standing against the powers of evil.
Response: For the Bread Which You Have Broken
Benson/STUTTGART
For the bread which You have broken, for the wine which You have poured,
For the words which You have spoken, now we give You thanks, O Lord.
By the promise that You love us, By Your gift of peace restored,
By Your call to heav’n above us, Let Your Kingdom come, O Lord.
May the church still waiting for You keep love’s tie unbroken, Lord,
With the saints who now adore you, Let Your kingdom come, O Lord.
In Your service, Lord, defend us; in our hearts keep watch and ward;
In the world to which You send us let Your kingdom come, O Lord.
Pastoral Prayer
& The Lord's Prayer
(John Yoder’s translation)
Our dear father in heaven,
Vindicate your name in all the earth!
Establish your kingdom in all lands and for all people!
Do your gracious will among every tribe and nation, in heaven and on earth!
Today, let us eat and drink at your table, at your heavenly banquet.
Forgive our sins for we are living lives that forgive all those who sin against us,
Do not bring us into more tribulation than we can bear,
And deliver us from following the pervasive and terrible power of Satan. Amen.
Call to Stewardship
This stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that you give me I will surely give one tenth to you. -Genesis 28:22
Sending: Together We Serve
Damon
Together we serve, united by love,
inviting God’s world to the glorious feast,
We work and we pray through sorrow and joy,
Extending God’s love to the last and the least.
We seek to become a beacon of hope,
A lamp for the heart and a light for the feet.
We learn, year by year, to let love shine through
Until we see Christ in each person we meet.
We welcome the scarred, the wealthy, the poor,
The busy, the lonely, and all who need care.
We offer a home to those who will come,
Our hands quick to help, our hearts ready to dare.
Together, by grace, we witness and work,
Remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong.
Together we serve in Spirit and truth,
Remembering love is the strength of our song.
Charge & Benediction
Postlude: Vater unser im Himmelreich (BWV 636)
Bach
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