August 2, 2026 Hymn Sing Sunday
Call to Worship (Psalm 100)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his;
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.
God our Creator:
Our first two hymns call to God with hymns of praise, and name why and how all God’s creatures are to serve.
Hymn #81 Unto the Hills (Psalm 121)
Scripture Psalm 145:1-7
1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation commends your works to another;
they tell of your mighty acts.
5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
and I will meditate on your wonderful works
6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They celebrate your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
Hymn #307 God of the Sparrow
Prayer of Approach
Mysterious and merciful God, we praise you for abundant life, for the beauty of creation, and the blessings of each day.
We praise you for communities of care, for your guidance and wisdom, for justice in a broken world and for healing.
Your grace satisfies us in every situation, and so, we worship you as the Source of life and love, comfort and courage, as Creator, Christ and Spirit, One God, this day and every day, now and always.
Trusting in your grace and goodness, we confess to you our sins:
Gracious and merciful God, in Christ you show us the way of compassion and forgiveness, yet we neglect the suffering of others and hold grudges.
We blame and judge each other in the moments you call us to act with kindness and mercy.
Free us from greed and from grievance, and open our hearts so that we may embody Jesus’ teachings and walk in his way this day and always.
Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
God is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Know that in Christ, you are forgiven. Forgive one another, and be at peace with God, with yourself and with each other.
Christ our Saviour:
Our next two hymns show that to be a servant of Christ will be all that is needed, the way is shown and Christ is with us.
Hymn #496 Thy Word
Scripture Philippians 2:5-11
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Hymn #665 Lord Jesus You Shall be my Song
Offering Invitation – What Can I Do? (introduce)
What can I do? What can I bring? What can I say? What can I sing?
I’ll sing with joy. I’ll say a prayer. I’ll bring my love. I’ll do my share.
Offering
Prayer of Dedication
God of all creation, we give thanks for all your good gifts. Use the gifts we offer to spread your goodness in Jesus’ name. Let your Spirit work through us so that your goodness will move through us into the world wherever we go. Amen.
The Holy Spirit:
The Spirit of God, who is breath and eternal life will come again in awe and wonder.
Hymn #332 How Great Thou Art
Scripture Galatians 5:22-26
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
Hymn #389 Breathe on me Breath of God
Prayers of The People & Lord’s Prayer
Eternal God, we give you thanks for your goodness in the changing times of our lives.
For every occasion you have surprised us with a blessing, we give you thanks in the pressures of this present moment, we are grateful for the strength and courage we find, knowing you are present.
Give us wisdom and patience to face a future filled with many questions and challenges. Help us trust in your goodness even when we wrestle with what comes next.
Aware of our own needs and the great need around us, we remember Christ’s compassion and offer our prayers for the world, seeking your guidance so that we may do our part to share comfort, healing, and hope.
God of provision and care, we pray for those who are hungry or homeless, and all those feeling the stress of rising prices. We pray for those who have lost shelter and support in fires or flooding and drought.
Give the leaders in our communities and our nation wisdom and courage to work together to make decisions for the wellbeing of the most vulnerable.
God of healing, we pray for all who are sick or in pain in body, mind or spirit, those waiting for diagnosis or treatment, and all who face chronic health challenges.
Equip those who offer health care to manage the demands they face and to provide care in kind and compassionate ways.
God of the stranger, we pray for those who offer hospitality. Keep us alert to the needs of visitors, strangers and newcomers and open our hearts so that your goodness will touch those we meet.
God of comfort, draw near to all who face unexpected sorrow this summer and join with those who celebrate happy occasions, too. Be our bread for the journey to sustain us and encourage us, whatever the days ahead hold for us.
We pray together the words you taught us, saying:
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.
Lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Amen.
In the final hymn, we celebrate renewal, revival, liberation and freedom. And we sing in praise of God our King eternal.
Hymn #490 God of Grace and God of Glory
Benediction
Wherever you find yourself in the days ahead, in a lonely place or in the midst of a crowd, watch for signs of God’s goodness.
May God our Maker fill you with confidence,
May Christ our Saviour bring you peace and comfort,
And may the Holy Spirit renew your energy to greet the gift of each new day.
July 26, 2026
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