OCT 11, 2026 ORDER OF WORSHIP - Children’s Sabbath

 

THE FIRST WORD                 Rev. Jacob T. Jackson

 

Pastor: Give thanks to the God of heaven

People: His steadfast love endures forever.

 

WELCOME                           Rev. Jacob T. Jackson

 

WELCOMING PRAYER     

 

God of joy and peace,

 

We come into your presence today with thankful hearts.

Help us to rejoice in you, to be gentle with one another,

and to bring every worry and concern before you in prayer.

 

Quiet our hearts and open our minds

so that we may hear your Word

and notice what is true, good, and worthy of praise.

 

May your peace surround us as we worship together.

 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

 

MISSION MOMENT            Hope for Recovery

 

PRELUDE      

 

INVOCATION (Remain Seated)          

 

Loving God,

 

We praise you because you are good,

and your love lasts forever.

 

You have done amazing things,

more than we could ever count.

 

Help us to do what is right,

to treat others fairly,

and to live in ways that honor you.

 

Forgive us for the times we forget you,

for the times we choose other things over you,

and for the times we do what we know is wrong.

 

Remind us of all you have done for us.

Help us trust you, follow you,

and remember that you are always with us.

 

Be with us now as we worship.

Open our hearts, our minds, and our lives to you.

 

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen.

 

**CALL TO WORSHIP        

 

Leader: The Lord is our God! God has done wonderful things.

People: We will praise the Lord!

 

Leader: God is a safe place for those who are hurting,

a shelter for those who need help.

People: We will trust in the Lord!

 

Leader: God prepares a table where everyone is welcome,

and promises a day when every tear will be wiped away.

People: We will hope in the Lord!

 

Leader: This is our God. Let us be glad and rejoice together!

People: We will worship the Lord with joy!

 

**HYMN “He’s got the Whole World in His Hands”           

 

1 He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

 

2 He's got the wind and the rain in his hands.

He's got the wind and the rain in his hands.

He's got the wind and the rain in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

 

3 He's got the little tiny baby in his hands.

He's got the little tiny baby in his hands.

He's got the little tiny baby in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

 

6 He's got everybody here in his hands.

He's got everybody here in his hands.

He's got everybody here in his hands.

He's got the whole world in his hands.

 

OFFERING & OFFERTORY

 

**DOXOLOGY                 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below;

Praise Him above ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

 

OFFERTORY PRAYER         

 

God, You are the Good Shepherd,

 

You provide for us, guide us, and care for us in every season of life.

You lead us beside still waters and remind us that we never walk alone.

 

Receive these gifts as a sign of our trust and gratitude.

Use them to care for others, share your love, and build your kingdom.

 

May goodness and mercy follow us,

and may everything we give and everything we do bring glory to you.

 

Amen.

 

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE    

 

JOYS AND CONCERNS                Rev. Jacob T. Jackson    

PASTORAL PRAYER

LORD’S PRAYER     

 

SCRIPTURE READING                    NRSV             

 

RESPONSE TO SCRIPTURE           

Leader:  The Word of God for the people of God.

Congregation:  Thanks be to God.

 

SPECIAL MUSIC                              Dr. Troy Banks

 

SERMON                 

 

**TFWS HYMN #2088        “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”    

Verse

Lord I lift Your name on high

Lord I love to sing Your praises

I'm so glad You're in my life

I'm so glad You came to save us

 

Chorus

You came from heaven to earth

To show the way

From the earth to the cross

My debt to pay

 

From the cross to the grave

From the grave to the sky

Lord I lift Your name on high

 

FELLOWSHIP BLESSING                

 

Welcoming God,

 

Thank you for inviting us to your table and for making room for all kinds of people. Bless the food we are about to share and the friends gathered around us.

 

Help us to welcome others, to share your love, and to live like people who are thankful to be part of your family.

 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

**BENEDICTION                

 

Go from this place rejoicing in the Lord.

 

When you are worried, pray.

When you are discouraged, remember what is good.

When the world feels uncertain, trust in the peace of God.

 

May the peace of Christ guard your hearts and minds,

and may the God of peace go with you

wherever you go.  Amen.

 

POSTLUDE   

(Please be seated as the postlude closes our service)