Sunday, October 25, 2026
October 22, 2026
Morning Worship
Morning Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
*The Call to Worship - Joel 2:12–13
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD, your God, for his is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
*The Invocation
*The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
*The Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 103:8, 11–12
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 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.
*The Hymn of Adoration No. 30 - Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
The Pastoral Prayer
The Confession of Faith - (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 86 and 87)
Q. 86-What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.
Q. 87-What is repentance unto life?
A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience.
The Musical Offering
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
Sanctuary Choir, Katheryn Rubio, piano
(Please sign and pass the registration pad at the end of the row)
*The Doxology No. 731
*The Scripture Readings - Psalm 121 and 122
(pew Bible, pages 516–517)
*The Hymn of Preparation No. 128 - God Moves in a Mysterious Way
The Children’s Devotion - (children return to their seats)
The Sermon
A Bittersweet Return
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Ruth 1:6–18 (pew Bible, page 222)
*The Hymn of Response No. 707 - Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
*The 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.
*The Benediction Response No. 735 - Gloria Patri
*Please stand if you are able.
Evening Worship
Evening Worship
Welcome
*The Call to Worship - Psalm 148:1–2,11–13
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.
*The Invocation
*The Hymn of Adoration No. 100 - Holy, Holy, Holy!
The Confession of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I 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.
**The word catholic refers to all true believers throughout all ages.
The Pastoral Prayer
*The Scripture Reading - Hebrews 1–2:3
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.” But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard.
*The Hymn of Preparation No. 376 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
The Sermon
Hear This!
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Joel 1:1–4 (pew Bible, page 760)
*The Hymn Response No. 364 - Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds
*The Benediction - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
*Please stand if you are able
Morning Worship
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
*The Call to Worship - Joel 2:12–13
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD, your God, for his is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
*The Invocation
*The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
*The Assurance of Pardon - Psalm 103:8, 11–12
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 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.
*The Hymn of Adoration No. 30 - Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
The Pastoral Prayer
The Confession of Faith - (Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 86 and 87)
Q. 86-What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.
Q. 87-What is repentance unto life?
A. Repentance unto life is a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin, and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of, and endeavor after, new obedience.
The Musical Offering
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
Sanctuary Choir, Katheryn Rubio, piano
(Please sign and pass the registration pad at the end of the row)
*The Doxology No. 731
*The Scripture Readings - Psalm 121 and 122
(pew Bible, pages 516–517)
*The Hymn of Preparation No. 128 - God Moves in a Mysterious Way
The Children’s Devotion - (children return to their seats)
The Sermon
A Bittersweet Return
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Ruth 1:6–18 (pew Bible, page 222)
*The Hymn of Response No. 707 - Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
*The 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.
*The Benediction Response No. 735 - Gloria Patri
*Please stand if you are able.
Evening Worship
Welcome
*The Call to Worship - Psalm 148:1–2,11–13
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth! Young men and maidens together, old men and children! Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.
*The Invocation
*The Hymn of Adoration No. 100 - Holy, Holy, Holy!
The Confession of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I 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.
**The word catholic refers to all true believers throughout all ages.
The Pastoral Prayer
*The Scripture Reading - Hebrews 1–2:3
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”? Or again, “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son”? And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.” But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” And, “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment, like a robe you will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.” And to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard.
*The Hymn of Preparation No. 376 - Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
The Sermon
Hear This!
Rev. Cilas Menezes
Joel 1:1–4 (pew Bible, page 760)
*The Hymn Response No. 364 - Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds
*The Benediction - 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
*Please stand if you are able
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