Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:8-10
* Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, To Christ Draw Near”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Colossians 3:12-17
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
We 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.
* Hymn #87 ~ “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 27:1-5
New Testament Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Sermon: “In the Dark Valley” (Highway to Heaven: Part 7) (Psalm 23)
* Hymn #691 ~ “It Is Well with My Soul”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same.
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“In the Dark Valley” (Highway to Heaven: Part 7) (Psalm 23)
- Introduction
- Entering a Dark Valley
- Keep going Christian!
- We are never alone
- Application
- When in the “Valley,” what should we do?
- The friend we all need
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Pre-register for Fall 2026 Sunday School, clipboards in Fellowship Hall
Today: All-Church Picnic, 1-4pm, at Concordia Christian Academy (202 East 56th St); Enter on west side of campus; please bring salad and side dish; Men’s Pie Baking Contest; Wet Bouncy House
Tuesday: Trail Life and American Heritage Girls
Next Sunday: “Fellowship Meal”, 12pm; Intentional and Informal: furthering our relationships with one another; Potluck, please bring main dish and salad or dessert to share
Thursday: Ladies’ Summer Study, “Stepping Heavenward,” chapters 16-21; 7pm
August 15: “Barn Dance”; sponsored by Veritas Bible Church (register online); in our Fellowship Hall; 6-9pm, for singles/couples 18+
Save the Date: August 23, All Church Picnic; Talent Show
Sanctuary: No food or drink please
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 15:18-21 (Highway to Heaven: Part 8)