May 24, 2026 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer

Introit ~ “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name”

* Hymn #710 ~ “God of Our Fathers”

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: 2 Samuel 22:17-20

* Hymn ~ “By Faith”

Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Be Thou My Vision”

Confession of Sin

* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40

Assurance of Pardon

* Hymn #111 ~ “This Is My Father’s World”

Means of Grace

Sacrament of Baptism

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 33:17-23

New Testament Reading: Galatians 5:16-24

Sermon: “Tenacious Faith” (1 Timothy 6:11-21)

* Hymn #32 ~ “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

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

“Tenacious Faith” (1 Timothy 6:11-21)

  1. Introduction
  2. Fight the Fight
    1. Pursue God’s Fruit!
    2. What wealthy Christians must avoid
  3. Application
    1. How tenacious is your faith?
    2. We are not to be spiritual bystanders

Announcements

Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and 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: Pews have been cleaned. No food/drink helps them remain clean!

Tuesday: DECo, Trail Life, and American Heritage Girls

Wednesday: Bible Education Night, 6pm dinner, 6:30 singing, 6:45-7:30 classes and Bible Study for all

June 6: Men’s Breakfast, 8-9:30am

June 6: All-Church Yard Sale; 9am-3pm; clean, sellable items; please sign up in Fellowship Hall to help

June 7: H.S. Graduation and Sunday School Recognition, 9-9:45am

June 13: Single “Ladies Connect Luncheon”, 11am, sign up in Fellowship Hall

June 18: Ladies’ Five Session Book Study: “Stepping Heavenward” by Elizabeth Prentiss. Will meet every two weeks thereafter. Childcare provided.

June 19: “Offensive Christianity: Restoring Strength of Men in a Feminized Age”, 6-9pm; register here

Save the Date: All Church Picnics July 26 and August 23

Sanctuary: No food or drink please

Next Week’s Sermon Text: Romans 1:18-22 (Highway to Heaven: Part 1)

Offensive Christianity: An Evening with Chase Davis on June 19 at 6pm