Order of Service for September 6, 2026 

Prelude by Jean Erickson / Ringing of the Bell

Welcome, Announcements, Blessing and Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: “Hallelu, Hallelu, Hallelu ,Hallelujah! Praise Ye the Lord!”

Greet One Another in Jesus name                                            

Daniel 6: 13-23    13 Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the people brought from Judah, does not listen to you, O king. He is not obeying the law that you wrote your name on. He is still asking things of his God three times a day.” 14 When the king heard this, he was very troubled and tried to think of a way to save Daniel. Even until sunset he was trying to find a way to save him. 15 Then these men came as a group to the king and said, “Understand, O king, that it is a law of the Medes and Persians that any law the king makes cannot be changed.” 16 So the king had Daniel brought in and thrown into the place where lions were kept. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, Whom you are faithful to serve, save you.” 17 And a stone was brought and laid over the mouth of the hole. The king marked it with his own special ring and with the rings of his important men, so that no one could save Daniel. 18 Then the king went to his beautiful house and spent the night without food and sleep. And nothing was brought to make him feel better. 19 The king got up at sunrise and went in a hurry to the place where the lions were kept. 20 When he came to the hole in the ground where Daniel was, he called to him with an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?” 21 Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! 22 My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths. They have not hurt me, because He knows that I am not guilty, and because I have done nothing wrong to you, O king.” 23 Then the king was very pleased and had Daniel taken up out of the hole in the ground. So they took Daniel out of the hole and saw that he had not been hurt at all, because he had trusted in his God. 

 Proverbs 12: 13-29 (see handout read responsively)

Our responsive reading this morning is from Proverbs 12: 13-29

13 A sinful man is trapped by the sin of his lips, but those who are right with God will get away from trouble.

**14 A man will be filled with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of a man’s hands will return to him.

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to good teaching.

**16 The anger of a fool is known at once, but a wise man does not speak when he is spoken against.

17 He who speaks the truth tells what is right, but a liar tells lies.

**18 There is one whose foolish words cut like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

19 Lips that tell the truth will last forever, but a lying tongue lasts only for a little while.

**20 Lying is in the heart of those who plan what is bad, but those who plan peace have joy.

21 No trouble comes upon those who are right with God, but the sinful are filled with trouble.

**22 The Lord hates lying lips, but those who speak the truth are His joy.

23 A wise man hides how much learning he has, but the heart of fools makes known their foolish way.

**24 The hand of those who do their best will rule, but the lazy hand will be made to work.

25 Worry in the heart of a man weighs it down, but a good word makes it glad.

**26 The man who is right with God is a teacher to his neighbor, but the way of the sinful leads them the wrong way.

 Life is in the way of those who are right with God, and in its path there is no death. Here ends the readings

Receiving of our Tithes and OfferingsReceiving Song “We Give Thee but Thine Own” (page 410 in the Green Hymnal)

Children’s Sermon

Prayer of the Day: Lord, thank You for the calling to serve You with purpose and love. Fill me with a spirit of devotion, passion, and compassion so that every act of service reflects Your grace and truth. May my heart be fully surrendered to Your will, and may I serve others as an extension of Your love. In Jesus name. Amen

 Together Let us Confess Our Faith ~ The Apostles Creed (found above)

Reading of God’s Word from Galatians 6:2-10 NLT Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (3) For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. (4) But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. (5) For each one shall bear his own load. (6) Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. (7) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (8) For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. (9) And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (10) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

This is the Word of the Lord.

Pastor Kim’s Message “Work in Service to the Lord”

Other verses that may be used today are: Jeremiah 29:7 “God says, "I have carried you into exile." "I have carried you from Jerusalem to Babylon." Ephesians 6:5-65 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with      respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Please join in our Responsive Hymn: “The Longer I Serve Him” (Page 172 in Blue Hymnal) vs 1 only

Prayers of Intercession

Closing Hymn “Open My Eyes That I May See” (page 200 in the Blue Hymnal) verse 3 only

Benediction