August 9 2026
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Aug. 9, 2026 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
The Solid Rock arr. Gary McCoy
Welcome
Call to Worship
When fear surrounds us—
God calls us to courage.
When the waters seem too deep—
Christ reaches out His hand.
Come and worship the One who calms our fears.
Hymn
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty UMH#139
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 35:1–10
Psalm of Response
Psalm 121 UMH p 844
Solo
What Wondrous Love Is This Linda Wells
Brooke Reyes
A Reflective Reading from a Modern-Day Prophet
Julian of Norwich 1343–after 1416
A Reading from Revelations of Divine Love
May we hear the Spirit's invitation through these words.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Matthew 14:22–33
Joys and Concerns
Holy One, Source of life, love, and hope,
May your dream for the world take root among us.
May your Kin-dom grow where justice is practiced,
where mercy is offered,
and where every person is welcomed as your beloved.
Give us today what we need to nourish both body and spirit. Teach us to share generously,
trusting that there is enough when love leads the way.
Forgive us when fear has made us silent,
when comfort has kept us from compassion,
when prejudice has narrowed our vision,
or when despair has tempted us to give up.
As we receive your grace,
help us extend that same grace to others,
choosing reconciliation over resentment,
understanding over judgment, and hope over bitterness.
When the world feels uncertain, give us courage.
When injustice seems overwhelming, give us perseverance.
When we are weary, renew our strength.
And when we cannot see the way ahead,
help us trust the One who walks beside us.
Make us prophets of hope—people whose words heal,
whose actions seek justice, whose lives welcome the forgotten, and whose love reflects the compassion of Christ.
For the future belongs to you, the hope is found in you,
and your love is stronger than every fear, now and forever.
Amen.
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Doxology UMH#94
Hymn
My Life Flows On TFWS#2212
Please sing stanzas 1 & 4
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus arr. Clay Campbell
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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