Sunday, August 16, 2026
August 23, 2026
Morning Worship
Morning Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship - Psalm 50:1–2, 4–5
The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!”
*Invocation
*Hymn of Adoration No. 111 - This Is My Father’s World
*Prayer of Confession
*Word of Assurance - Psalm 103:8–12
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
*Hymn of Assurance No. 521 - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Pastoral Prayer
Confession of Faith - Westminster Confession of Faith, 5.5
The most wise, righteous, and gracious God does oftentimes leave, for a season, his own children to manifold temptations, and the corruption of their own hearts, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts, that they may be humbled; and, to raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon himself, and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for sundry other just and holy ends.
Musical Offering
All Creatures of Our God and King
Sanctuary Choir, Katheryn Rubio, piano
(Please sign and pass the registration pad at the end of the row)
*Doxology No. 731
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Scripture Reading - Deuteronomy 8
(pew Bible, pages 152–153)
*Hymn of Preparation No. 688 - Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Children’s Devotion
(Children return to their seats)
Sermon
The Siege of Circumstance
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Proverbs 4:23 - (pew Bible, p. 530)
*Hymn of Response No. 699 - Like a River Glorious
*Benediction - Hebrews 13:20–21
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
*Benediction Response No. 735 - 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.
*Please stand if you are able.
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Evening Worship
Evening Worship
Welcome
*Call to Worship - Psalm 130:1–4
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
*Invocation
*Hymn of Adoration No. 1 - All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Confession of Faith - Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 1–3
Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
Q. What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.
Q. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
Pastoral Prayer
*Scripture Reading - John 15:1–11
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
*Hymn of Preparation No. 558 - That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God
Sermon
Blessed, not Blown
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Psalm 1
*Hymn of Response No. 140 - O Word of God Incarnate (vv. 1–2)
Lord’s Supper
*Hymn of Response No. 140 - O Word of God Incarnate (vv. 3–4)
*Benediction - 2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
*Please stand if you are able.
Morning Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
*Call to Worship - Psalm 50:1–2, 4–5
The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!”
*Invocation
*Hymn of Adoration No. 111 - This Is My Father’s World
*Prayer of Confession
*Word of Assurance - Psalm 103:8–12
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.
*Hymn of Assurance No. 521 - My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Pastoral Prayer
Confession of Faith - Westminster Confession of Faith, 5.5
The most wise, righteous, and gracious God does oftentimes leave, for a season, his own children to manifold temptations, and the corruption of their own hearts, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts, that they may be humbled; and, to raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon himself, and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for sundry other just and holy ends.
Musical Offering
All Creatures of Our God and King
Sanctuary Choir, Katheryn Rubio, piano
(Please sign and pass the registration pad at the end of the row)
*Doxology No. 731
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Scripture Reading - Deuteronomy 8
(pew Bible, pages 152–153)
*Hymn of Preparation No. 688 - Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Children’s Devotion
(Children return to their seats)
Sermon
The Siege of Circumstance
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Proverbs 4:23 - (pew Bible, p. 530)
*Hymn of Response No. 699 - Like a River Glorious
*Benediction - Hebrews 13:20–21
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
*Benediction Response No. 735 - 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.
*Please stand if you are able.
Click here for Spanish bulletin...
Evening Worship
Welcome
*Call to Worship - Psalm 130:1–4
Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
*Invocation
*Hymn of Adoration No. 1 - All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Confession of Faith - Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A 1–3
Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.
Q. What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?
A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.
Q. What do the Scriptures principally teach?
A. The Scriptures principally teach, what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.
Pastoral Prayer
*Scripture Reading - John 15:1–11
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
*Hymn of Preparation No. 558 - That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God
Sermon
Blessed, not Blown
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Psalm 1
*Hymn of Response No. 140 - O Word of God Incarnate (vv. 1–2)
Lord’s Supper
*Hymn of Response No. 140 - O Word of God Incarnate (vv. 3–4)
*Benediction - 2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
*Please stand if you are able.
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