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AUGUST 9
What Are We Running From? Philippians 3:4-14
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen Associate Pastor of Care Rev. Michael M. Samson Associate Pastor for Adult Faith Formation Dixie Bibb Liturgist Summer Choir Dr. Mitzi Westra Soloist Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts Dawn Waddell Guest Organist 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 the Children, children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome to return to their pews or to exit the sanctuary for Children’s Chapel in room 305, where they can be picked up following worship. 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. ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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August 9, 2026 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST We Come Together as God’s People Prelude
Chorale Prelude on “St. Ann’s” Dawn Waddell, organ
Welcome
C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship
I Sing th’ Almighty Power of God Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor
arr. Austin Lovelace (1919-2010)
I sing th’ almighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey. I sing the goodness of the Lord, that filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with his word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how thy wonders are displayed where’er I turn my eye: If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky. There’s not a plant or flower below but makes thy glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from thy throne; While all that borrows life from thee is ever in thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there. Text: Issac Watts, 1715
* Call to Worship One:
O Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.
All:
Come, you who have no money, come, buy and eat.
One:
Why do you spend your labor for what does not satisfy?
All:
Incline your ear, and come; listen, that you may live.
One:
Let us worship the God who satisfies the thirsty soul.
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
* Prayer of Adoration
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* Opening Hymn #455
All Creatures of Our God and King (Verses 1-4)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Invitation to Confession Sung Call to Confession
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
And everyone of tender heart Forgiving others, take your part. O sing ye! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and cast on God your care! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Confession God who sees our frantic lives, we confess we’ve mistaken motion for meaning. We chase the next promotion, the next milestone, the next thing that will finally feel like enough, and it never quite does. We have built impressive lives and still gone home thirsty. Forgive us. Slow us down long enough to ask what we’re actually looking for, and lead us to the water that actually satisfies. In Jesus’ name we pray. (Silent Prayer) Assurance of God’s Grace * Response of Praise
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All creatures, your Creator bless, And worship God in humbleness. O sing ye! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! * Passing the Peace of Christ * Hymn #92
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Beneath the Cross of Jesus
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We Experience God’s Word The Word with Children Prayer for Illumination First Scripture Lesson
Dixie Bibb
John 4:13–14
(p. 969)
Anthem The Waters of Life
James Biery (b. 1956)
The voice of God calls us above the waters, The glory of the Son shines on us, The love of the Spirit fills us with life. Text: from The Rite of Baptism for Children (1969, International Committee on English in the Liturgy)
Second Scripture Lesson
Philippians 3:4-14
Sermon
(p. 1070) Rev. Christopher A. Henry
What Are We Running From? “Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. ” (Philippians 3:12)
We Give Thanks to God * Affirmation of Faith Iona Abbey Community
Rev. Michael M. Samson
We believe in God above us, maker and sustainer of all life, of sun and moon, of water and earth, of male and female. We believe in God beside us, Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, born of a woman, servant of the poor, tortured and nailed to a tree. A man of sorrows, he died forsaken. He descended into the earth to the place of death. On the third day he rose from the tomb. He ascended into heaven to be everywhere present, and his kingdom will come on earth. We believe in God within us the Holy Spirit of Pentecostal fire, life-giving breath of the church, Spirit of healing and forgiveness, source of resurrection and eternal life. Amen. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer 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
Mah Tovu (How Lovely) Dr. Mitzi Westra, mezzo-soprano
Ben Steinberg (b. 1930)
Ma tovu ohalekha Ya’akov, mishk’notekha Yisra’el. Va’ani b’rov hasd’kha, avo veytekha, eshtahaveh el heikhal kodsh’kha b’yir’atekha. Adonai, ahavti m’on beitekha um’kom mishkan k’vodekha. Va’ani eshtahaveh ve’ekhra’ah, avar’kha lifnei Adonai osi. Va’ani t’filati l’kha Adonai et ratzon, Elohim b’rov hasdekha aneini be’emet yish’ekha. How lovely are Thy tents, O Jacob, Thy dwelling place, O Israel. I will come into Thy house in the abundance of Thy loving-kindness, I will worship at Thy holy temple in awe of Thee. Lord, I love Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwells. I will worship and bow down before the Lord, my Maker. May my prayer to Thee, O Lord, be in an acceptable time; O God, with the abundance of Thy loving-kindness, answer me with Thy sure salvation. Text: Numbers 24:5; Psalms 5, 26, 69, and 95
* Doxology
OLD HUNDREDTH
* Prayer of Dedication ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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Ordination and Installation of Elders
see questions below
Prayer of Ordination
We Go Forth to Serve * Closing Hymn #495
We Know That Christ is Raised
ENGELBERG
* Charge and Benediction * Choral Benediction Postlude
Amen
Danish
Festive Trumpet Tune
David German (b. 1954)
At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.
ELDERS:
Class of 2029 Andy Banister Susan Batchelder Jerry Hallett Megan Lees Dick Poppa Billy Schaming Mary Schwendener Carol Sundheimer David Swider Jessie Wild Sneller
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS: Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you? Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? Will you fulfill your office in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions? Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit?
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Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work for the reconciliation of the world? Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? Will you seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? Will you be a faithful elder, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture, and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in governing bodies of the church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? QUESTIONS OF THE CONGREGATION: Do we, the members of the church, accept these elders, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ? Do we? Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ who alone is Head of the Church? Do we?
10 AM
THE POWER OF PRAYER
TODAY
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white roses in front of the lectern are in memory of:
ChatGPT 101 Class 11:30 - 12:30 PM • Room 356
NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Bob Richardson Janie Hodge Member service details, if available, can be accessed by visiting SecondChurch.org/FuneralDetails or calling the Front Desk at 317-253-6461.
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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.
Can I Trust the Bible? Rev. Christopher A. Henry
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
8:15 AM • Chapel Worship 9 AM • Adult Classes Living in the Word • Room 407 Men at Second Pregame • Room 402
GIVING
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10 AM • Sanctuary Worship
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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 All-Staff Retreat August 10 • All Day • Building Closed Young Adults at the Indiana State Fair August 11 • 6 PM • Indiana State Fairgrounds
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Second Act Summer Picnic August 11 • 6 - 8 PM • Second Picnic Shelter Deacon-Sponsored Blood Drive August 16 • 8 AM - 12:30 PM • Multipurpose Room Backpack Blessing and Popsicle Party August 16 • 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM • Picnic Shelter Second Treasures Stock the Racks August 18 • 6 - 8 PM • Library
BLOOD DRIVE
August 16 • 8 AM - 12:30 PM Multipurpose Room
ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
Women at Second Meet-Up: Peace Water Winery August 18 • 6:30 - 8:30 PM • Peace Winery in Carmel 8
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