October 18, 2026
Order of Worship
“Gratitude… is a response to grace. The compassionate life is a grateful life, and actions born out of gratefulness are not compulsive but free, not somber but joyful, not fanatical but liberating.”
— Henri Nouwen
Call to Worship
Leader
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall commend his works to another, and shall declare his mighty acts.
All
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.
Songs of Praise
All Creatures of Our God & King
Verse 1
All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing:
“Alleluia! Alleluia!”
O burning sun with golden beam
and shining moon with silver gleam,
O praise him! O praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 2
All you who are of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part.
Sing his praises, Alleluia!
All you who pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and on him cast your care.
O praise him! O praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 3
Let all things their Creator bless
and worship him in humbleness.
O praise him, Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Psalm 34 (Taste & See)
Verse 1
I sought the Lord and He answered me
And delivered me from every fear
Those who look on Him are radiant
They’ll never be ashamed
They’ll never be ashamed
Verse 2
This poor man cried and the Lord heard me
And saved me from my enemies
The Son of God surrounds His saints
He will deliver them
He will deliver them
Chorus 1
Magnify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name together
Glorify the Lord with me
Come exalt His name forever
Verse 3
O taste and see that the Lord is good
O blessed is he who hides in Him
O fear the Lord O all you saints
He’ll give you everything
He’ll give you everything
Bridge 1
Let us bless the Lord
Every day and night
Never ending praise
May our incense rise
(Repeat)
Tag
O taste and see that the Lord is good
He’ll give you everything
He’ll give you everything
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
All
Almighty God, our heavenly Father: we have sinned against you, through our own fault, in thought, word, and deed, and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all our offenses, and enable us to serve you in newness of life, to the glory of your name. Amen.
Words of Encouragement
17 When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. 18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. 22 The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
Song of Renewal
Heal Us Emmanuel
Chorus 1
Heal us Emmanuel here we are
We long to feel Thy touch
Deep wounded souls to Thee we fly
O Savior hear our cry
Verse 1
Our faith is feeble we confess
We faintly trust Thy word
But will You pity us the less?
Be that far from You Lord!
Verse 2
Remember him who once applied
With trembling for relief
“Lord I believe” with tears he cried,
“O help my unbelief!”
Verse 3
She too who touched You in the press
And healing virtue stole
Was answered “Daughter go in peace;
thy faith has made thee whole.”
Verse 4
Like her with hopes and fears we come
to touch You if we may.
O send us not despairing home
Send none unhealed away
Announcements
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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. 4th and 5th graders are also welcome to come and learn the song the children will sing in worship on November 8. When the children are dismissed, 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 Promise
Doxology (God Be Praised)
Verse 1
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye Heavenly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Chorus 1
Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, now with us
Every moment
All our days
God be praised
Oh God be praised
Verse 2
Praise God with morning’s breaking light
Praise Him through darkness of the night
Praise Him with every breath of life
Praise Him, my soul with all your might.
Verse 3
Praise God when face to face we see,
the One Who died to set us free,
the One Who rose in victory.
Praise now forever, Christ our King.
Chorus 2
Praise You, Father
Praise You, Son
Praise You, Spirit, now with us
Every moment
All our days
God be praised
Oh God be praised
Tag 1
God be praised
Oh God be praised
God be praised
Our God be praised
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye Heavenly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Prayer for Our Community Partner
Scripture Reading
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints—5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. 6 Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. 7 But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also.
8 I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
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.
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
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
Song of Thanks
Goodness of God
Verse 1
I love You Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days
I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh I will sing of the goodness of God
Chorus 1
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh I will sing of the goodness of God
Verse 2
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night
You are close like no other
I’ve known You as a father
I’ve known You as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
Bridge 1
Your goodness is running after,
it’s running after me
Your goodness is running after,
it’s running after me
With my life laid down
I surrender now
I give You everything
Your goodness is running after,
it’s running after me
Benediction
May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
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.
IDX Fall Fellowship & Parents Morning Out
This fall brings opportunities for our children, youth, and families to enjoy community. IDX students will gather for Fall Fellowship at Uncle Shuck’s on November 6, and Children’s Ministry will host Parents Morning Out on November 14, giving children time together and parents a welcome break. Mark your calendars for these upcoming opportunities to connect, and reserve your spot now at intown.org/events.
Calendar at a Glance
For details and registration: intown.org/events
- Men’s Social — Tues., Oct. 20, 7:00 p.m., Wild Heaven & Fox Bros. BBQ
- Doubt Night — Wed., Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Morris Home
- Intown Soccer Community Pickup Game — Fri., Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m., Fitzgerald Field 2, Tucker
- Prayer Walk — Sat., Oct. 24, 10:00 a.m., Intown Lobby
- We Practice: Generosity Class — Starting Sun., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m., Rooms 203–207
- Autumn Hike at Arabia Mountain — Sun., Oct. 25, 2:00 p.m.
Give at intown.org/give or drop cash or check in the giving slot outside the Sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity.