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S U N D AY M O R N I N G W O R S H I P • 1 0 A M

LIVING in the

SHADOWS LENT WITH SECOND

FEBRUARY 22

The Shadow of Temptation Matthew 4:1-11

A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives

WORSHIP LEADERS

PROCESSION

Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor

Ewer Bearer Kay Phelps

Zachary A. Rivers Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry

Acolytes Ellie Stewart Nora Kornmeyer

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Associate Pastor of Care Andrew Hisey Liturgist

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Sanctuary Choir

Carole Churchill Jill & Michael Cody

Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Karin Davis Matt Davis

Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

Jim & Virginia Dolan Anne Fatout Beth Maksymczak

Carol Choir

Andrea Mims and daughter Sofia

Patrick Pauloski Director of Children’s and Youth Music and Second Chamber Players

Brooke & Scott Purucker, and children Hadley & Emerson Dian & Peter Steitz

Danny Fisher Carol Choir Accompanist All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. Carol Choir pick up will be in Room 355 at 11:15 AM. Pick up for other sections of Sunday Mornings for Children will be in the third-floor hallway at the same time. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.

VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE

Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.

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February 22, 2026 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT We Come Together as God’s People Prelude

Fantasia cromatica, SwWV 258 Dr. John Allegar, organ

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)

Welcome

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Reception of New Members

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen

Choral Call to Worship

Refrain

Lead With Love Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor

Melanie DeMore (b. 1954)

You gotta put one foot in front of the other And lead with love, Put one foot in front of the other And lead with love.

Don’t give up hope; you’re not alone.

Don’t you give up; keep movin’ on. Refrain Lift up your eyes; don’t you despair.

Look up ahead; the path is there. Refrain

* Call to Worship

Zachary A. Rivers

One:

Gather us into your presence, O Lord.

All:

Gather us and speak to us your word.

One:

Gather us into your presence, O Lord.

All:

Gather us and make us into one people.

One:

Gather us into your presence, O Lord.

All:

Gather us and make us new.

One:

Let us worship God!

* Prayer of Adoration * Processional Hymn #262

God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

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NATIONAL HYMN 10 AM

Invitation to Confession Kyrie Kyrie Eleison (adapted from Symphony no. 9, II) Antonin Dvořák (1841-1904)

arr. Ruth Elaine Schram (b. 1956) Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Kyrie eleison.

Christe eleison.

Kyrie eleison.

Prayer of Confession One:

Let us pray.

All:

Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you.

One:

We allow doubt’s permanence in our lives.

All:

You call, but we have not listened.

One:

We fail to trust in your goodness and the goodness of your creation.

All:

We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns.

One:

We condone evil, prejudice, violence and greed.

All:

We fail to speak peace to one another.

We fail to see you in others.

We sin in our empty words, broken promises, and silence.

One:

God of grace, one who speaks peace,

All:

Help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, calling us by name, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. (Silent Prayer)

Assurance of God’s Grace FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

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* Response of Praise

Gloria Patri

Greatorex

Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley

Spiritual

* Passing the Peace of Christ * Hymn #80

We Experience God’s Word Children’s Anthem

A Lenten Prayer Carol Choir; Danny Fisher, piano

Robert J. Powell (1932-2025)

Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today; give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray.

Forty days did Jesus face temptation strong; Give me strength to conquer knowing right from wrong.

Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today;| give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray.

I would be like Jesus turning from all sin, with his love to keep me true and faithful within.

Lord, I ask a blessing for my soul today; give me peace from heaven as I kneel and pray.

When I look to Jesus, he will show the way; help me come to meet him pure on Easter Day. Text: Billie Echols

The Word with Children Prayer for Illumination

Andrew Hisey

First Scripture Lesson

Deuteronomy 8:1-6

(p. 164)

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10 AM

Anthem

Teach Me, O Lord

Thomas Attwood (1765-1838)

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes: and I shall keep it unto the end.

Text: Psalm 119:33 (Book of Common Prayer)

Second Scripture Lesson

Matthew 4:1-11

(p. 879)

Sermon

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

The Shadow of Temptation “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”

(Matthew 4:1)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity Offertory

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes Dr. Mitzi Westra, mezzo soprano

Leo Sowerby (1895-1968)

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?

My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.

Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is thy keeper; thy shade upon thy right hand.

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil, He shall preserve thy soul.

The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

Text: Psalm 121

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* Doxology

OLD HUNDREDTH

* Prayer of Dedication

We Go Forth to Serve * Closing Hymn #81

Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days

ST. FLAVIAN

* Charge and Benediction * Choral Benediction

God Be With You Till We Meet Again

R.V. Williams (1872-1958)

God be with you till we meet again; When life’s perils thick confound you, Put unfailing arms around you: God be with you till we meet again.

Text: Jeremiah Eames Rankin, 1880

Postlude

Chaconne in G minor

Louis Couperin (1626-1661) transcribed by Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944)

At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.

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10 AM

THE POWER OF PRAYER

TODAY

We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:

Parenting Through Adolescence 9 AM • Youth Suite West The Gospel House: A Plan for Daily Bible Study and Prayer 11:30 AM • Common Room

Doyne Swinford

Lenten Concert 3 PM • Milner Chapel

Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form.

NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 1

If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org

LIVING in the

SHADOWS

HUNGER

The Shadow of Fear

“I am hungry.”

Rev. Christopher A. Henry

Matthew 25

8:15 AM • Chapel Worship

GIVING

9 AM • Sunday School for All Ages

SecondChurch.org/Hunger

10 AM • Sanctuary Worship

Many families in the neighborhoods surrounding Second Presbyterian Church are food insecure. Your support of the 2026 Hunger Campaign will be well used to provide groceries for our food pantry, as well as to support food programs for children and families in Washington Township Schools.

Visit SecondChurch.org/Hunger or scan the QR code to give.

11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Milner Chapel For more details visit SecondChurch.org/Worship Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live

UPCOMING EVENTS

SecondChurch.org/Events College Care Packages February 23 – March 23 • Online

VISITING TODAY?

Men’s Monthly Fellowship February 24 • 6 –8 PM • Youth Suite

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Women at Second Bunco and Cocoa February 24 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM • Room 230 The Belonging February 26 • 7 – 8 PM • Common Room & Community Room Youth Late Night & Lock-In February 27, 6 PM – February 28, 11 AM • PM Youth Suite Second Treasures Spring Donation Day March 1 • 11 AM – 12:30 PM • Drive-Through Drop-Off

MEMORIAL FLOWER FUND:

Lilies

No Room for Compromise: Religious Polarization in the United States March 1 • 11:30 AM – 1 PM • Room 356

OPEN THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 29 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT

Art Song Series Concert: Female Composers March 1 • 11:35 AM – 12:15 PM • Choir Room 8

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