August 16, 2026
Call to Worship
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!
— Psalm 67:1–5 (ESV)
Song of Adoration
All People That On Earth Do Well
All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with fear, his praise forthtell;
Come ye before him and rejoice.
The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
Without our aid he did us make;
We are his folk, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take.
O enter then his gates with praise,
Approach with joy his courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless his name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
For why? The Lord our God is good;
His mercy is forever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
Words: William Kethe; Music: Old Hundredth
Public Domain
Confession + Assurance
Confession of Sin
Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! . . . Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!
— Isaiah 6:3,5 (ESV)
Assurance of Pardon
. . . your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.
— Isaiah 6:7 (ESV)
Song of Confession
And Can It Be (That I Should Gain)
And can it be that I should gain
An interest in the Savior's blood
Died He for me who caused His pain
For me who Him to death pursued
Amazing love how can it be
That Thou my God shouldst die for me
Amazing love how can it be
That Thou my God shouldst die for me
He left His Father's throne above
So free so infinite His grace
Emptied Himself of all but love
And bled for Adam's helpless race
'Tis mercy all immense and free
For O my God it found out me
'Tis mercy all immense and free
For O my God it found out me
Long my imprisoned spirit lay
Fast bound in sin and nature's night
Thine eye diffused a quickening ray
I woke the dungeon flamed with light
My chains fell off my heart was free
I rose went forth and followed Thee
My chains fell off my heart was free
I rose went forth and followed Thee
No condemnation now I dread
Jesus and all in Him is mine
Alive in Him my living Head
And clothed in righteousness divine
Bold I approach th'eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own
Bold I approach th'eternal throne
And claim the crown through Christ my own
Words & Music: Charles Wesley, Thomas Campbell
Public Domain
Offering
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.
— 2 Corinthians 9:10–12 (ESV)
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You can give in the wooden offering box at the Welcome Table or online by clicking here.
Song of Thanks
Made Alive
VERSE 1
I once was dead in sin alone and hopeless
A child of wrath I walked condemned in darkness
But Your mercy brought new life
And in Your love and kindness
Raised me up with Christ and made me righteous
CHORUS
You have bought me back with the riches of
Your amazing grace and relentless love
I'm made alive forever with You life forever
By Your grace I'm saved
VERSE 2
Lord You are the light that broke the darkness
You satisfy my soul when I am heartless
If ever I forget my true identity
Show me who I am and help me to believe
BRIDGE
My sin has been erased
I'll never be the same
Words & Music: Brian Eichelberger, Zach Bolen
Copyright © 2013
E On The Eye Chart
Erase And Rewind
Songs From The Penalty Box
We Are Younger We Are Faster Music
CCLI Song #6534390 | CCLI License #22513868
Intermission
Take a few minutes to greet one another, get a refill on your coffee, and use the restroom.
Sermon
“How the Mission of God Can Change Our City” | Acts 16–18
Central Idea:
The Spirit leads us into purpose, establishes us in truth, and prepares us for growth.
Dan Michael Cogan (Lead Pastor)
Benediction
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
— 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 (ESV)
