FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORDER OF WORSHIP
9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 26, 2026
PRELUDE Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele - Johannes Brahms
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP at 9:30ish AM at Mission Coffee House.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM, Center Meeting Room
-PEACEFUL PINES DEVOTIONS on Sunday, August 2, 1:00 PM
- BE A GREETER Sign-up sheet for August through October is on the bulletin board by the office.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We seek the kingdom of God:
Where the smallest seeds turn into great plants.
We seek the kingdom of God:
as precious as pearls or treasure.
We seek the kingdom of God:
Where joy and abundance reign.
*OPENING HYMN #482 (blue) “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”
Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, The King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear; now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration!
Praise ye the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the amen sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
We love God, and yet…
We are Christ’s disciples, and yet…
We are guided by the Spirit, and yet…
There are many ways we do not live this reality. Let us call upon the Spirit to intercede for us in our time of confession.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Spirit intercede…
When we fall short of your glory, when we do not deserve your promises, when we do not act like those who have been called your family.
Spirit, intercede…
When our words wound, when our silence speaks volumes, when our actions are a far cry from what you would have us do.
Spirit, intercede…
Break forth into our lives, forming us into the image of your Son, that we might never feel separate from you again.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Beloved, hear this good news: God is for us. Not even our sins can separate us from the love of God.
Response: Glory be to God for this grace and mercy!
*GLORIA PATRI”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (responsive)
1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
4 Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
5 Remember the wonders he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
6 you his servants, the descendants of Abraham,
his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.
7 He is the Lord our God;
his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He remembers his covenant forever,
the promise he made, for a thousand generations,
9 the covenant he made with Abraham,
the oath he swore to Isaac.
10 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
11 “To you I will give the land of Canaan
as the portion you will inherit.”
45b Praise the Lord
*GOSPEL HYMN (on screen/handout) “And Can It Be”
And can it be that I should gain an int’rest 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?
‘Tis myst’ry all th’Immortal dies!
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
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 quick’ning 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.
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied.
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
SERMON Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World Larry Ort, pulpit supply
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Concerns: Don B, Jan J, Kris M, JoAnn G, Richard S
Our homebound or in care members: JoAnn G, Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Martin M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Richard S, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Martin & Sally M, Jeannie & Tom M, Maria M
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*CLOSING HYMN #485 (blue) “To God be the Glory””
To God be the glory, great things He has done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
and give Him the glory: great things He hath done!
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer, and higher, and greater will be
our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
and give Him the glory: great things He hath done!
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Come, Thou Fount - arr. Jason D. Payne
ORDER OF WORSHIP
9TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
July 26, 2026
PRELUDE Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele - Johannes Brahms
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP at 9:30ish AM at Mission Coffee House.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM, Center Meeting Room
-PEACEFUL PINES DEVOTIONS on Sunday, August 2, 1:00 PM
- BE A GREETER Sign-up sheet for August through October is on the bulletin board by the office.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We seek the kingdom of God:
Where the smallest seeds turn into great plants.
We seek the kingdom of God:
as precious as pearls or treasure.
We seek the kingdom of God:
Where joy and abundance reign.
*OPENING HYMN #482 (blue) “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty”
Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, The King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear; now to His temple draw near;
Join me in glad adoration!
Praise ye the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the amen sound from His people again;
Gladly for aye we adore Him.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
We love God, and yet…
We are Christ’s disciples, and yet…
We are guided by the Spirit, and yet…
There are many ways we do not live this reality. Let us call upon the Spirit to intercede for us in our time of confession.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Spirit intercede…
When we fall short of your glory, when we do not deserve your promises, when we do not act like those who have been called your family.
Spirit, intercede…
When our words wound, when our silence speaks volumes, when our actions are a far cry from what you would have us do.
Spirit, intercede…
Break forth into our lives, forming us into the image of your Son, that we might never feel separate from you again.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Beloved, hear this good news: God is for us. Not even our sins can separate us from the love of God.
Response: Glory be to God for this grace and mercy!
*GLORIA PATRI”
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b (responsive)
1 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
2 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
3 Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
4 Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
5 Remember the wonders he has done,
his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,
6 you his servants, the descendants of Abraham,
his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.
7 He is the Lord our God;
his judgments are in all the earth.
8 He remembers his covenant forever,
the promise he made, for a thousand generations,
9 the covenant he made with Abraham,
the oath he swore to Isaac.
10 He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
11 “To you I will give the land of Canaan
as the portion you will inherit.”
45b Praise the Lord
*GOSPEL HYMN (on screen/handout) “And Can It Be”
And can it be that I should gain an int’rest 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?
‘Tis myst’ry all th’Immortal dies!
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
‘Tis mercy all! Let earth adore; let angel minds inquire no more.
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 quick’ning 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.
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.”
44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.
45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.
47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49 This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous 50 and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied.
52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
SERMON Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World Larry Ort, pulpit supply
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Concerns: Don B, Jan J, Kris M, JoAnn G, Richard S
Our homebound or in care members: JoAnn G, Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Martin M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Richard S, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Martin & Sally M, Jeannie & Tom M, Maria M
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen
*CLOSING HYMN #485 (blue) “To God be the Glory””
To God be the glory, great things He has done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
and opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
and give Him the glory: great things He hath done!
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
but purer, and higher, and greater will be
our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son
and give Him the glory: great things He hath done!
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Come, Thou Fount - arr. Jason D. Payne
