July 26, 2026

JULY 26, 2026
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. DOMINGOS FERNANDO
ORGANIST - JAMES ROSS
LECTOR - DR. ARMENDIA P. DIXON

 Prelude -Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal-Paul Randall Keith 
Welcome & Announcements 

*Call to Worship
Leader: Christ has set us free to live in the fullness of God’s grace.
People: We stand firm in the freedom Christ has given us.
Leader: We are not called to use our freedom for selfish desires.
People: We are called to serve one another humbly in love.
Leader: The Holy Spirit leads us in the way of life, peace, and joy.
People: We choose to walk by the Spirit and not be ruled by the desires of the flesh.
Leader: The Spirit produces within us love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
People: May these fruits be evident in our lives as we follow Christ.
Leader: Come, let us worship the God who gives us freedom and leads us by the Holy Spirit.
People: With grateful hearts, we come to worship, seeking to be guided by the Spirit in all we do. Amen. 

*Praise Hymn “To God Be the Glory”   #98 

*Opening Prayer, in unison
Lord, as we gather to worship this morning, fill us with your Holy Spirit and guide our hearts. Help us to love one another, bear the fruit of the Spirit, and follow your will each day. Receive our worship with grateful hearts. Amen. 

Responsive Reading: Psalm 46, UMH p. 780-1 
Response: “Gloria Patri”   #70 

Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 

Morning Message: “Guided by the Spirit”
             
Collection of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Improvisation – Jon Spong
*Doxology  #95
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
                                                         
Prayers of the People: Sharing of Joys and Concerns 

Prayer Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”   #452 

Time of Prayer, followed by the Lord’s Prayer (#895) 

*Closing Hymn: “How Firm A Foundation”   #529 

*Unison Benediction: God is Lord over the waters and rules forever. May the God who reigns over all creation give us strength and bless us with peace. We go forth in service. AMEN. 

Postlude – Recessional on St. Anne – Gordon Young 

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