August 9th, 2026

ORDER OF WORSHIP 

August 9, 2026 

Prelude 

“Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend” (BWV 632) J.S. Bach (Lord Jesus Christ, turn toward us) 

“Rhosymedre” R. Vaughan Williams (Arise, O God – Trinity Hymnal #442) 

Welcome and Announcements Dr. Drew DiNardo

Preparation for Worship Dr. Stuart Sacks 

 

*Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 29:1-2) 

One: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the  LORD glory and strength. 

All: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name.

One: Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. 

 

*Invocation 

 

*Hymn 297 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” 

1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! 

Let angels prostrate fall, 

let angels prostrate fall; 

bring forth the royal diadem,

Refrain: 

and crown him, crown him, crown him, 

crown him, and crown him Lord of all! 

2 Crown him, ye martyrs of your God 

who from his altar call, 

who from his altar call; 

extol the Stem of Jesse's rod, (Refrain) 

3 Ye seed of Israel's chosen race, 

ye ransomed of the fall, 

ye ransomed of the fall, 

hail him who saves you by his grace, (Refrain) 

4 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget 

the wormwood and the gall, 

the wormwood and the gall, 

go, spread your trophies at his feet, (Refrain) 

5 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe, 

on this terrestrial ball, 

on this terrestrial ball, 

to him all majesty ascribe, (Refrain) 

6 O that with yonder sacred throng 

we at his feet may fall, 

we at his feet may fall! 

we'll join the everlasting song, (Refrain) 

 

*Call to Confession Rev. Nathan Titus

Time of Silent Confession 

Words of Assurance

*The 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. 

 

*2nd Sunday Confession of Faith  

(Adapted from The Ligonier Statement on Christology) We believe in and confess the mystery and wonder of God made flesh and rejoice in our great salvation through  Jesus Christ our Lord. 

With the Father and the Holy Spirit, the Son created all things, sustains all things, and makes all things new. Truly God, He became truly man, two natures in one person. 

He was born of the Virgin Mary and lived among us.  Crucified, dead, and buried, He rose on the third day,  ascended to heaven, and will come again in glory and judgment. 

For us, He kept the Law, atoned for sin, and satisfied God’s wrath.  

He is our Prophet, Priest, and King, building His church,  interceding for us, and reigning over all things. Jesus Christ is Lord; we praise His holy Name forever.  Amen.  

 

Psalter Reading (Psalm 61) Page 806 

Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.  

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my  heart grows faint;  

lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 

For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.  

I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.  

For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.  

Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations.  

May he be enthroned in God’s presence forever;  appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.  

Then will I ever sing praise to you name and fulfill my vows day after day. 

 

Musical Offering “Be Thou, My Vision” arr. T. Fettke (Steven Condy, baritone; Robin Massie, soprano) 

 

Pastoral Prayer and 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. 

 

Offertory "There is a Higher Throne" Getty/Larson (Steven Condy, baritone; Robin Massie, soprano) 

 

Sermon Text Mark 3:7-19 Page 838

Sermon “Meeting the Demands of Ministry” Dr. Drew DiNardo

*Closing Hymn 591 “Jesus Calls Us” 

1 Jesus calls us: o'er the tumult 

of our life's wild, restless sea, 

day by day his sweet voice soundeth, 

saying, "Christian, follow me." 

2 As, of old, apostles heard it 

by the Galilean lake, 

turned from home and toil and kindred, 

leaving all for his dear sake. 

3 Jesus calls us from the worship 

of the vain world's golden store, 

from each idol that would keep us, 

saying, "Christian, love me more." 

4 In our joys and in our sorrows, 

days of toil and hours of ease, 

still he calls, in cares and pleasures, 

"Christian, love me more than these." 

5 Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, 

Savior, may we hear thy call, 

give our hearts to thine obedience, 

serve and love thee best of all. 

 

*Benediction 

*Congregation Three-fold Amen 

*Postlude “Toccata’” Th. Dubois