Author: firstpreshillsboro@att.net

ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 30, 2026
The Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Liturgical Color: Green
10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Guest Preacher, Dusty Barrett
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PRELUDE Organist, Ruth White Gorth
“Hiding In Thee” Anna Laura Page
Tune: “Hiding In Thee” by Ira D. Sankey
MINISTRY OF THE ACOLYTES
The Candle Light Is a Symbol of Christ, Light of the World, Showing Us the Way.
OPENING WORDS (Responsive) Bronwyn Jones, Liturgist
Leader: Sing a song of thanksgiving.
People: Declare God’s wondrous deeds.
Leader: For the Lord dwells among the people;
People: the glory of God abides with us.
DISMISSAL OF YOUTH TO JUNIOR CHURCH
TEACHERS: Lynette Hamilton (Jr. Church); Madison Karnes (Teen Class)
* HYMN Bronwyn Jones, Song Leader
“I Love To Tell the Story” (Back of Bulletin)
CALL TO CONFESSION
Leader: Trusting in the power of God to save, let us confess our sins be- fore God and this assembly.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
Holy God, we confess that our love for You and for others has not been genuine. We have not held fast to what is good, and we have lagged in affection for our brothers and sisters. We have not been patient in suffering, nor have we persevered in prayer. We have repaid evil for evil and have failed to live peaceably with all.
Forgive us our sin, free us from fear of the power of evil, and help us trust in the power of Your everlasting goodness; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
Leader: Friends, hear the good news: Christ has broken the power of sin and evil and has opened to us the way of eternal life. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
* GLORIA PATRI #620
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end. Amen. Amen.
* PASSING THE PEACE
SPECIAL MUSIC Dusty Barrett
SCRIPTURE
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
SERMON
Guest Preacher, Dusty Barrett
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Leader: Let us give as God has so abundantly given to us.
OFFERTORY “Prayer” Robert Schumann
* DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; #623
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Leader: Almighty God, receive these gifts that we offer with grateful hearts and use us for Your ministry in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
People: Amen.
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (in unison)
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.
SPECIAL MUSIC Dusty Barrett
* BLESSING
Leader: The blessing of God be with you, the love of Jesus fill you, and the power of the Holy Spirit sustain you, now and forevermore.
POSTLUDE March From “Rinaldo” G.F. Handel
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Today, Aug. 30: Sundaes & Scripture Day [Youth Classes]
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Property Mtg., 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 3: Artisan Guild Mtg., 1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6: Highland Co. Fair begins (6th-12th)
Monday, Sept. 7: LABOR DAY, Office Closed
Friday, Sept. 11: Patriot Day
Sunday, Sept. 13: Fellowship Mtg., 9 a.m. [Grandparents’ Day]
Sunday, Sept. 20: P.J.’s & Praise Sunday! (See flyer on bulletin board in Fellowship Rm.)
Wednesday, Sept. 23: Dine & Donate! Youth fundraiser at Wendy’s, 5-8 p.m. (see flyer in Fellowship Rm. for more details)
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ATTENDANCE:
Worship Attendance for August 23: 8:30 a.m. - 28 & 10:00 a.m. – 34
FINANCE REPORT: Weekly Budget Needs: $2,400 / Last Week’s Tithes: $1,066
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THE CHURCH ALIVE! OUR MISSION PROJECTS
The Mission Committee will be collecting toothbrushes/toothpaste for the clients of Samaritan Outreach during the month of September. The collection box is in the Fellowship Room.
Community Market
Please place purchase receipts from Community Market (both Hillsboro [also known as Great Scot in Hillsboro] and Greenfield) in the pouch on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Room.
Matthew 25 Pill Bottles
Please place empty prescription bottles in the basket in the Fellowship Room labeled for such. Please remove labels if possible.
Praises and Concerns
FLOWERS:
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: David Hilliard (30th); Zane Adams (30th); Ethan Clouser (2nd); Roger Smith (3rd); & Elliot Schelling (4th)
CONCERNS: Michael Kratzmeier; the people of Nepal; Family & friends of Dee West at her passing; Family and friends of Brent Furnish at his passing; The people of the following countries which are engaged in warfare or under attack or threatened: Ukraine; Russia; Romania; Poland; Lithuania; Estonia; Latvia; Turkey; Syria; Egypt; Israel; Iran; Jordan; Kuwait; Bahrain; United Arab Emirates; Saudi Arabia; Oman; Qatar; Taiwan. Special Note: The people of the Gaza strip; the West Bank; Lebanon and Sudan; Countries suffering loss of life and damage from earthquakes: Colombia; Indonesia; Japan; Venezuela; Countries suffering from great property loss and lives lost from wildfires: Canada; France; Spain; the United States [particularly the Northwestern and Western states]; Pray for Hawaii recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Lala; Randy Kesling; Joyce Sparks; Pam Kelch; Caleb Winters; George Eichenlaub; Diana Jones; Jessica Polstra; Deployed to the Mid-East, Zane Adams & Alex Butler; Jay Cooper; Cindy White; Lesley Lightner; Julie Lightner; Jean Carson; Debbie & David Ellison; Jane Cameron; Paula Cutright; Wendell Sparks; Pauline Cameron; Carmen Bourne; Pat Bujnocki; Sally Rogers; Dennis Schelling; Jerry Crawford; Bob Lightner; Evelyn Osman; travel mercies.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE ARMED FORCES:
Dan Warner; Wyatt Iron; Eric Hapner; Colin Brown; Matt Kelly; Logan Kelly; Alex Butler; Major Aric Carroll; Brody Clutter; Jay Cordrey; Ty Clutter; Jonathan Hammond; Jared Willer; Hannah Weber; & Nathan Weber
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First Presbyterian Church
201 E. Main St. / P.O. Box 759
Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
email: firstpreshillsboro@att.net Office - 937-393-3171 www.hillsborofpc.org
Early Worship - 8:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Worship - 10:00 a.m.