Rooted in Christ to Love Boldly
“Nurture One Another in Love”
Sunday, August 30, 2026
*Please stand in body or in spirit. Congregational responses are in bold and preceded by "All"
GATHERING
Welcome and Announcements
Invitation and Sharing of Peace
Peace be with you. And also with you.
Prelude Craig Nickerson, Organist
One: Siblings in Christ, through the waters of baptism we are claimed, washed clean,
and called.
Many: We come to remember who we are and whose we are.
One: We are emboldened to care for one another in the Church so that each of us
may come to accept God’s grace for ourselves and profess it openly.
Many: We open our hearts to one another in hope.
One: Let us worship the God who claims us, redeems us, and sends us forth in love.
Many: With joy and thanksgiving, we worship God!
Opening Prayer
ALL: Holy and gracious God, you call us to live as children of light. Lead us in all that is good and right and true, and guide our steps in your wisdom. Fill us with your Spirit as we gather, teaching us to give thanks in all things. Shape our lives to love boldly. Amen.
*Opening Song The Servant Song TFWS 2222
- Brother, sister,
let me serve you,
let me be
as Christ to you;
pray that I
may have the grace
to let you be
my servant, too.
- We are pilgrims
on a journey;
we’re together
on this road.
We are here
to help each other
walk the mile
and bear the load.
- I will hold the
Christ-light for you
in the nighttime
of your fear;
I will hold my
hand out to you,
speak the peace
you long to hear.
- I will weep
when you are weeping;
when you laugh,
I’ll laugh with you.
I will share
your joy and sorrow
till we’ve seen this
journey through.
- When we sing
to God in heaven,
we shall find
such harmony,
born of all
we’ve known together
of Christ’s love
and agony.
- Brother, sister,
let me serve you,
let me be
as Christ to you;
pray that I
may have the grace
to let you be
my servant, too.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading Ephesians 5:6-21
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “Nurture One Another in Love” Rev. DV Yost
Testimony
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light UMH 206
- I want to walk
as a child of the light.
I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars
to give light to the world.
The star of my life
is Jesus.
Refrain
In him there is
no darkness at all.
The night and the day
are both alike.
The Lamb is the light
of the city of God.
Shine in my heart,
Lord Jesus.
- I want to see
the brightness of God.
I want to look
at Jesus.
Clear Sun
of Righteousness,
shine on my path,
and show me the way
to the Father.
Refrain
In him there is
no darkness at all.
The night and the day
are both alike.
The Lamb is the light
of the city of God.
Shine in my heart,
Lord Jesus.
- I’m looking for
the coming of Christ.
I want to be
with Jesus.
When we have run
with patience the race,
we shall know
the joy of Jesus.
Refrain
In him there is
no darkness at all.
The night and the day
are both alike.
The Lamb is the light
of the city of God.
Shine in my heart,
Lord Jesus.
Prayers of the People
Leader: Loving God, ALL: hear our prayers.
The Lord’s Prayer (Spoken)
All: 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Offertory Craig Nickerson, Organist
*Offering Response Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (UMH 94)
*Prayer of Dedication (enfleshed)
ALL: Holy Wisdom, bless our gathered resources towards the accountability of those who are causing harm, towards the protection of those who are vulnerable, and to the curiosity of our own hearts—for we long to be creative and effective partners in collective liberation. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Spirit Song UMH 347
- O let the Son
of God enfold you
with his Spirit and his love.
Let him fill your heart
and satisfy your soul.
O let him have
the things that hold you,
and his Spirit like a dove
will descend upon your life
and make you whole.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
- O come and sing
this song with gladness
as your hearts
are filled with joy.
Lift your hands in sweet
surrender to his name.
O give him
all your tears and sadness;
give him all
your years of pain,
and you’ll enter
into life in Jesus’ name.
Refrain
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus,
come and fill your lambs.
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude Craig Nickerson, Organist
Next Week
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This Week at Arnolia
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Copywrite
The Servant Song, by Richard Gillard, © Words: 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing; Music: 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI #72673 - TFWS 2222
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light by Kathleen Thomerson, © 1970, 1975 Celebration - UMH 206 - CCLI 89848
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Spirit Song, by John Wimber, © 1979 Mercy / Vineyard Publishing, CCLI #27824 - UMH 347
Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
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