Living Faithfully in God’s Promise
“David and Bathsheba”
Sunday, October 25, 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 Give Us Clean Hands Rejuvenate
Call to Worship (Clergy Stuff)
LEADER: God desires truth in our inward being.
ALL: O God, teach us wisdom.
LEADER: God cleans away our sinfulness.
ALL: O God, give us gratitude and joy.
LEADER: God forgives us and sets us free.
ALL: O God, let us bear your love to the world.
Opening Prayer (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Holy God, You hold us accountable for the ways in which we have turned away from you. Forgive us for all the ways we, like King David, fall short. Commit us to doing better—to recognizing our errors and making restitution for them. Remind us that you love us no matter what, and will be with us as we seek to grow toward your desire for us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
*Opening Song Change My Heart, O God TFWS 2152
Change my heart, O God,
make it ever true.
Change my heart, O God,
may I be like you.
You are the Potter,
I am the clay.
Mold me and make me,
this is what I pray.
Change my heart, O God,
make it ever true.
Change my heart, O God,
may I be like you.
LISTENING
Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27; 12:1-9; Psalm 51:1-9
LEADER: This is the word of God for the people of God.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
Message for All Ages
Sermon “David and Bathsheba” Rev. DV Yost
RESPONDING
*Sermon Song Just as I Am, Without One Plea UMH 357
1. Just as I am,
without one plea,
but that thy blood
was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me
come to thee,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
- Just as I am,
and waiting not
to rid my soul
of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood
can cleanse each spot,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
- Just as I am,
though tossed about
with many a conflict,
many a doubt,
Fighting and fears
within, without,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
- Just as I am,
poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing
of the mind,
yea, all I need
in thee to find,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
- Just as I am,
thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon,
cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise
I believe,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
- Just as I am,
thy love unknown
hath broken every
barrier down;
now, to be thine,
yea, thine alone,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Prayers of the People
Leader: God of mercy, ALL: You hear our prayer.
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 (Clergy Stuff)
ALL: Holy God, like King David, we have far more than we could possibly need. We now offer to you this portion of our treasure that you might bless and use it for the abundant life of this community and its ministries to those who are in need. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
SENDING
*Closing Song Open My Eyes, That I May See UMH 454
- Open my eyes,
that I may see
glimpses of truth
thou hast for me,
place in my hands
the wonderful key
that shall unclasp
and set me free.
Refrain
Silently now
I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
- Open my ears,
that I may hear
voices of truth
thou sendest clear;
and while the wave-notes
fall on my ear,
everything false
will disappear.
Refrain
Silently now
I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
- Open my mouth
and let me bear
gladly the warm
truth everywhere;
open my heart
and let me prepare
love with thy children
thus to share.
Refrain
Silently now
I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me,
Spirit divine!
*Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude
Next Week
Living Faithfully in God’s Promise
“Solomons Wisdom (All Saint’s Sunday)”
November 1, 2026 1 Kings 3:4-15
This Week at Arnolia
- Monday, October 26: 7 PM Spiritual Care First Aid (virtual)
- Tuesday, October 27: Thrift Store accepting donations
- Tuesday, October 27: 12 Noon Pastors Study
- Tuesday, October 27: 6:30 PM Bible Study
- Wednesday, October 28: 7:30 PM Rejuvenate
- Thursday, October 29: 10 AM - 2PM Thrift Store OPEN
- Thursday, October 29: 6:30 PM Celebration Ringers
- Thursday, October 29: 7:30 PM Chancel Choir
- Friday, October 30: Pastor’s Sabbath – Church Office Closed
- Sunday, November 1 10 AM: Worship Service (All Saint’s Sunday)
Copywrite
Give Us Clean Hands, by Charlie Hall, © 2000 sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs, CCLI #2060208 – Rejuvenate Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Change My Heart, O God, by Eddie Espinosa, © 1982 Heart And Harp Worship, TFWS 2152 - CCLI #1565 Used by Permission. CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1684333 and Streaming License Number: 20155039.
Just as I Am, without One Plea - UMH 357 - Public Domain
Open My Eyes, That I May See - UMH 454 - Public Domain
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