November 8, 2026
Order of Worship
“Giving with glad and generous hearts has a way of routing out the tough old miser within us. Even the poor need to know that they can give. Just the very act of letting go of money, or some other treasure, does something within us. It destroys the demon greed.”
— Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline
Call to Worship
Leader
Give thanks to the LORD with your whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
All
Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
Song of Joy
Just That Good
Intro / Turnaround
Verse 1
I got the joy of the Lord, deep down inside of my soul,
and I can’t hide it no more. I gotta praise him.
I got the joy of the Lord, deep down inside of my soul,
and I can’t hide it no more. I gotta praise the
Pre-Chorus
One who broke my chains and bought my freedom.
What else can I say but, “Thank you, Jesus”?
Chorus
’Cause you’re just that good,
just that faithful, and you’re just that kind.
I’m so grateful that you saved my life
like you said you would.
So with my hands up high,
heart abandoned, and a faith on fire,
singing and dancing, ’cause you saved my life
like you said you would.
’Cause you’re just, ’cause you’re just that good.
Turnaround
Verse 2
You put a song in my heart; I sing with all that I’ve got,
and tell the world who you are. I’m gonna praise you.
You put a song in my heart; I sing with all that I’ve got,
and tell the world who you are. I’m gonna praise the
(Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus)
Vamp
~ (Repeat twice)
Pre-Chorus
Praise the One who broke my chains, and bought my freedom.
What else can I say but, “Thank you, Jesus”?
Chorus
’Cause you’re just that good,
just that faithful, and you’re just that kind.
I’m so grateful that you saved my life
like you said you would.
So with my hands up high,
heart abandoned, and a faith on fire,
singing and dancing, ’cause you saved my life
like you said you would.
’Cause you’re just, ’cause you’re just that good.
Song of Praise
Praise the Lord Ye Heavens
Intro
Verse 1
Praise the Lord Ye heavens adore Him
Praise Him angels in the height
Sun and moon rejoice before Him
Praise Him all ye stars of light
Verse 2
Praise the Lord for He has spoken
Worlds His mighty voice obeyed
Laws which never shall be broken
For their guidance He has made
Chorus 1
All creation join the song of praise
Let every tongue declare His mighty ways
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy
All of our days
Verse 3
Praise the Lord for He is glorious
Never shall His promise fail
God has made His saints victorious
Sin and death shall not prevail
Chorus 2
All creation join the song of praise
Let every tongue declare His mighty ways
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy
All of our days
Verse 4
Praise the God of our salvation
Hosts on high His power proclaim
Heaven and earth and all creation
Laud and magnify His Name
Chorus 3
All creation join the song of praise
Let every tongue declare His mighty ways
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy
All of our days
Tag
And we will sing of Your goodness and mercy
All of our days
Prayer of Adoration & Lord’s Prayer
All
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your 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 yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer of Confession
Leader
Lord, we have come to see that our lives fall short of your glory.
All
Have mercy and forgive us.
Leader
Lord, you have given your life for us, and poured out your Spirit, yet we fail to return your love with all our heart.
All
Have mercy and change us.
Leader
Too often we are selfish and proud, ignoring you, Lord, and neglecting others.
All
Have mercy and cleanse us.
Leader
Lord, when we do not truly trust and obey you, we are overwhelmed by self-pity, fear and worry.
All
Have mercy and deliver us.
Leader
In Christ, we are given a sure hope and secure love, yet we follow the false hopes and desires of this world.
All
Have mercy and forgive us.
Silent Confession
All
Father, through the redeeming death of your son on the cross, by your Spirit and through your word, transform and renew us to follow you with joy. All this we ask, confident in your unchanging faithfulness. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Words of Encouragement
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Song of Comfort
Grace Will Prevail
Verse 1
Grace will prevail
Though the darkness is strong
And the burden weighs heavy and long
Grace will prevail
For our God is the light
Rending the cover of night
Grace will prevail
Verse 2
Grace will prevail
In the valleys of shame
Where the echoes of failure remain
Grace will prevail
With a cry to the Lord
There’s a mountain of mercy in store
Grace will prevail
Chorus
Wait for the Lord our God
Wait for the Lord our God
Wait for the Lord
Our rest and reward and our peace
Verse 3
Grace will prevail
Through the wreckage and storm
And the brokenness washed on the shore
Grace will prevail
Though an ocean we cry
He is with us and weeps by our side
Till the day they forever run dry
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
Take heart he has overcome the world
He has overcome
(Repeat 4x)
(Repeat Chorus twice)
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Passing the Peace
Leader
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All
And also with you.
Nursery is available throughout the service for infants and toddlers. Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to join Children’s Worship. They’ll meet their leaders in the lobby and return to their families during the Sending Song.
First time? We’d love to meet you; please walk with your child to the lobby.
Song of Thanksgiving
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Intro
Verse 1
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be
Chorus 1
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
Verse 2
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
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Verse 3
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
Chorus 2
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
Prayer for Our Global Partner
Scripture Reading
6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
“He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. 14 And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
Reader
This is the word of the Lord.
All
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
The Lord’s Supper is for baptized members of a Christian church. If that’s you, we welcome you to the table. If you’re still exploring the faith, please let the elements pass and use this time for quiet reflection. Speak with one of our pastors after the service or stop by the Welcome Desk; we’d love to talk with you about faith or finding your place here.
Bread is gluten-free; trays offer white grape juice or red wine. Please hold the elements until all are served, and we will take them together.
Song of Communion
I Don’t Have Much
Intro
Verse 1
How can I respond to the love
You have lavished on me?
How can I respond to the love
You have lavished on me?
(Repeat)
Chorus
I don’t have much, I don’t have much,
But I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You.
I don’t have much, I don’t have much,
But I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You.
Interlude
Verse 2
Ev’ry part of me
Wants to love You like You’ve loved me, Lord.
Ev’ry part of me
Wants to love You like You’ve loved me, my Lord.
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You.
I have a life I’ll give to You,
I have a life I’ll give to You,
I have a life I’ll give to You,
I have a life I’ll give to You.
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You,
I have a heart that beats for You.
(Repeat Chorus)
Communion Acclamation
Leader
Let us proclaim the mystery of the faith:
All
Christ has died! Christ is risen! Christ will come again!
Leader
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us,
All
Therefore, let us keep the feast.
Leader
These are the gifts of God for the people of God. Feed on them in your hearts, by faith and with thanksgiving.
Worship through Giving
Freely you have received; freely give.
Song of Sending
Let Us Be Known By Our Love
Intro
Verse 1
Let us be known by our love.
In every word, in every deed, honor the Son.
Let our light shine in every eye.
Let us be known by our love.
Chorus
For the glory of the Father,
for the glory of the Son,
for the glory of the Spirit,
let us be known by our love.
Verse 2
Let us be known by our joy.
In every home, in every heart, sing to the Lord.
Let our life show goodness and hope.
Let us be known by our joy.
Chorus
For the glory of the Father,
for the glory of the Son,
for the glory of the Spirit,
let us be known by our joy.
Verse 3
Let us be known by our peace.
In every town, in every tribe, Jesus is King.
Let us go forth, heal and restore.
Let us be known by our peace.
Chorus
For the glory of the Father,
for the glory of the Son,
for the glory of the Spirit,
let us be known by our peace.
For the glory of the Father,
for the glory of the Son,
for the glory of the Spirit,
let us be known by our love.
Tag
Let us be known by our love
Benediction
God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Announcements
Welcome
Whether you’re new to church or just new to Intown, we’re glad you’re with us today. Stop by the Welcome Desk after the service; we’d love to meet you and help you find your place here.
Leadership Nominations Open until December 17
A healthy church needs to continually raise up godly leaders, and we all have a part in the process. We are receiving nominations for Elder, Women’s Advisory Committee member, and Diaconal Ministry Team member. Intown members, please pray about those whom God may be calling to serve, and nominate qualified candidates by December 17. For qualifications and a nomination form, visit intown.org/nominations.
We Serve: Spiritual Gifts
On Sundays, November 15 and 29, during the 9:30 hour, Becky Hoover will lead a conversation on spiritual gifts—who gives them and why are they given? Pastor Jimmy Agan will join us as a resource on how spiritual gifts intersect with our church’s theology. If you are curious about who you are created to be and what you are equipped to do, or if you are wondering about this for someone you know, join us for this time of learning in Rooms 203–207.
Upcoming Events
For details and registration: intown.org/events
- Young Adults Gathering — Mon., Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m., Intown Coffeehouse
- Pickup Soccer Game — Fri., Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Fitzgerald Field 2, Tucker
- Parents Morning Out — Sat., Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.
Give at intown.org/give or drop cash or check in the giving slot outside the Sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity.