Worship Guide
October 18, 2026
Call to Worship
So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 6:17-18(ESV)
Worshiping God by Singing
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
though changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
morning by morning new mercies I see:
all I have needed thy hand hath provided –
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
morning by morning new mercies I see:
all I have needed thy hand hath provided –
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
morning by morning new mercies I see:
all I have needed thy hand hath provided –
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
© 1923 Hope Publishing Company
Thomas O. Chisholm | William Runyan
CCLI license # 1243365
Worshiping God by Singing
God Be Merciful (Psalm 51)
God, be merciful to me;
on Thy grace I rest my plea
Plenteous in compassion Thou,
blot out my transgressions now;
Wash me, make me pure within,
cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin!
My transgressions I confess;
grief and guilt my soul oppress.
I have sinned against Thy grace
and provoked Thee to Thy face
I confess Thy judgment just,
speechless, I Thy mercy trust
I am evil, born in sin,
Thou desirest truth within
Thou alone my Savior art,
teach Thy wisdom to my heart;
Make me pure, Thy grace bestow,
wash me whiter than the snow
Broken, humbled to the dust
by Thy wrath and judgment just,
Let my contrite heart rejoice
and in gladness hear Thy voice
From my sins O hide Thy face,
blot them out in boundless grace!
Gracious God, my heart renew,
make my spirit right and true
Cast me not away from Thee,
let Thy Spirit dwell in me;
Thy salvation’s joy impart,
steadfast make my willing heart
Sinners then shall learn from me,
and return, O God, to Thee
Savior all my guilt remove
and my tongue shall sing Thy love
Touch my silent lips, O Lord,
and my mouth shall praise accord!
© 1997 Christopher Miner Music
Psalm 51:1-15 (from The Psalter, 1912) | Christopher Miner
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Worshiping God by Confessing Our Hope
Father, we confess that we do not see ourselves as we ought. We are often excessively confident in our own sufficiency. We habitually trust our own wisdom. We consistently overestimate our own abilities, resources, and strength. We fail to acknowledge that in reality we are weak, poor, wretched, and blind. Forgive us and cleanse us in Christ. By the work of your Spirit, cause us to see ourselves rightly. Open our eyes to see fully our constant and desperate need of you. Teach us to find your strength in our weakness, your wealth in our need, your freedom in yielding to your truth. And show us that your grace in Christ Jesus is greater than all our sins.
Amen.
Worshiping God by Singing
When I See the Blood
Christ our Redeemer died on the cross.
Died for the sinner, paid all his due.
Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb,
and I’ll pass over you.
Chiefest of sinners, Jesus can save;
All He has promised, surely He’ll do;
Wash in the fountain where sinners can bathe,
and I’ll pass over you.
When I see the blood of my Holy One,
my wrath shall be quenched;
my judgments be through.
When I see the blood of my only Son,
Yes, I will pass over you.
Judgment is coming, all will be there.
Each one receiving justly his due.
Hide in the saving, sin-cleansing blood,
and I’ll pass over you.
When I see the blood of my Holy One,
my wrath shall be quenched;
my judgments be through.
When I see the blood of my only Son,
Yes, I will pass over you.
O great compassion! O boundless love!
Now crowned with power, Jesus is true;
Find peace and shelter under his blood,
and I ‘ll pass over you.
When I see the blood of my Holy One
my wrath shall be quenched;
my judgments be through.
When I see the blood of my only Son
Yes, I will pass over you.
© 2003 Public Domain
Words: Havergal | Music: Partain
CCLI #1243365
Prayer
Missionary of the Week: Child Evangelism Fellowship
Community Church of the Week: Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Marion Newton
Presbytery Church of the Week: Andrews Presbyterian Church
Rev. Mark Horn
Worshiping God by Hearing His Word
Series: Walk The Line
Sermon: Practicing Integrity of Speech
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
James 5:12
Worshiping God by Singing
Every Promise
From the breaking of the dawn
to the setting of the sun
I will stand on ev'ry promise of Your word
Words of power strong to save
that will never pass away
I will stand on ev'ry promise of Your word
For Your covenant is sure,
and on this I am secure
I can stand on ev'ry promise from Your word
When I stumble and I sin,
condemnation pressing in
I will stand on every promise of Your word
You are faithful to forgive,
that in freedom I might live
So I stand on every promise of Your word
Guilt to innocence restored,
You remember sins no more
So I'll stand on every promise of Your word
When I'm faced with anguished choice,
I will listen for Your voice
And I'll stand on every promise of Your word
Through this dark and troubled land,
You will guide me with Your hand
As I stand on every promise of Your word
And You've promised to complete
every work begun in me
So I'll stand on every promise of Your word
Hope that lifts me from despair,
love that casts out every fear
As I stand on every promise of Your word
Not forsaken, not alone
for the Comforter has come
And I stand on every promise of Your word
Grace sufficient, grace for me,
grace for all who will believe
We will stand on every promise of Your word
© 2005 Thankyou Music. Keith Getty | Stuart Townend
CCLI License #1243365
Benediction
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24