ORDER OF WORSHIP - FEBRUARY 22ND
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 22ND, 2026 10:30 AM
NINETH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
**Kindly stand if you are able
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR PHONE before Worship Service unless NECESSARY for medical reasons.
PRELUDE “According to Thy Gracious Word” – Gilbert M. Martin John Coates
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 32)
LEADER: Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
PEOPLE: Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose
spirit there is no deceit.
LEADER: Therefore, let all who are faithful offer prayer to you;
PEOPLE: At a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them.
LEADER: Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those
who trust in the LORD.
PEOPLE: Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you
upright in heart.
INVOCATION
We are one in spirit as with the body of Christ. Lord, bless us here as we come together to worship and praise.
**OPENING HYMN “O Love, How Deep, How Broad” Red #193
Verse 1-4
CALL TO CONFESSION
Confession of sins is central to our Reformed beliefs. John Calvin said public confession is the key that opens the gate to prayer.
PRAYER FOR UNDERSTANDING
Lord, as we enter into this season of Lent, we realize that we are sinners connected to the original sin of mankind. We fall short of your teachings. We
hide our shame and our sins from you. We choose the comforts of the Earth
rather than you. Help us to do better and be better. Help us to follow your will.
(A moment for silent personal confession)
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Sin was brought into the world by man and it was defeated by the sacrifice of Christ.
We are all forgiven and welcomed into God’s kingdom.
**GLORIA PATRI Red #805
**HYMN OF PRAISE “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” Red #531
**PASSING OF THE PEACE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (from the Nicene Creed)
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
The wisdom of the scriptures are for all to partake. Listen and learn God’s will.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
NEW TESTAMENT Romans 5:12-19 John Safran
GOSPEL Matthew 4:1-11
SERMON MESSAGE “A Presbyterian Lent” James Phillips
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE, THE CHURCH & THE LORD’S PRAYER
And Lord we pray for those in our own hearts whose names you already know, for their
own healing and comfort, in your name and that of our redeemer Jesus Christ, who
taught us to pray, saying:
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.
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Let us return to God the offerings of our life and the gifts of the earth. May our gifts be
a blessing to those who receive them. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
OFFERTORY “Living for Jesus a Life That Is True Red #569
**DOXOLOGY Avery & Marsh (Back of the Red hymnal)
**PRAYER OF THANKS
We thank you, our Lord for those gifts to us that we send to you for your work and ours
in congregation, community, and culture. Guide us in good use as we ask in Jesus’
name. Amen.
**HYMN OF PARTING “God Be with You” Red #840
BENEDICTION
All that you touch
You Change.
All that you Change
Changes you.
The only lasting truth
is Change.
God
is Change.
-Octavia Butler
POSTLUDE “Take Time to Be Holy” Red #540
James Phillips
Union Church
44 Balmville Rd, Newburgh NY 12550
(845) 562-0954
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