October 25, 2026
Order of Worship
“You cannot store up God’s generosity.”
— Walter Brueggemann, Christian Century
Call to Worship
Leader
Sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with your mouth, make known his faithfulness to all generations.
All
O God of my salvation, my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
Songs of Praise
House of the Lord
Intro / Turnaround
Verse 1
We worship the God who was, we worship the God who is,
we worship the God who evermore will be.
He opened the prison doors, he parted the raging sea,
my God, he holds the victory.
Chorus
There’s joy in the house of the Lord,
there’s joy in the house of the Lord today.
And we won’t be quiet, Lord, we shout out your praise.
There’s joy in the house of the Lord,
our God is surely in this place.
And we won’t be quiet, Lord, we shout out your praise.
Verse 2
We sing to the God who heals, we sing to the God who saves,
we sing to the God who always makes a way.
’Cause he hung up on that cross, then he rose up from that grave.
My God’s still rolling stones away.
Bridge
We were the beggars, now we’re royalty.
We were the prisoners, now we’re running free.
We are forgiven, accepted, redeemed by his grace.
Let the house of the Lord sing praise.
(Repeat)
Chorus
There’s joy in the house of the Lord,
there’s joy in the house of the Lord today.
And we won’t be quiet, Lord, we shout out your praise.
There’s joy in the house of the Lord,
our God is surely in this place.
And we won’t be quiet, Lord, we shout out your praise.
(Repeat)
Outro
Who You Say I Am
Intro 4x
Verse 1
Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh, His love for me
Oh, His love for me
Chorus 1
Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes, I am
Verse 2
Free at last, He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes, He died for me
Chorus 2
Who the Son sets free
Oh, is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes, I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes, I am
Bridge 1 (2x)
I am chosen;
not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me;
not against me
I am who You say I am
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Tag
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes, I am
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.
Confessing What We Believe
Leader
Do you believe in God the Father Almighty?
All
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth;
Leader
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord?
All
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. The third day he arose again; he ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Leader
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
All
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
* that is, the true Christian church of all times and all places
Sacrament of Covenant Baptism
Questions for Parents
1. Do you acknowledge that your child needs to be cleansed by the blood of Christ, and to be renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit?
2. God promises that anyone who trusts in Christ will be his child forever, and through Christ he promises to be “your God and the God of your descendants after you.” (Genesis 17:7) Do you claim these covenant promises on behalf of your child, and do you look in faith to the Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation, just as you do for your own?
3. Do you now, without any reservation, dedicate your child to God, and do you promise, humbly relying on God’s grace, that you will strive to set before them a godly example, that you will pray with them and for them, that you will instruct them in the teachings of the Holy Scriptures, and that you will make every effort to teach them to honor and love the Lord?
Question for the Congregation
4. Do you as a congregation commit to assist these parents in the Christian nurture of this child?
Songs of Renewal
Rock of Ages
Verse 1
Rock of Ages cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee
Let the water and the blood
From thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure
Save from wrath and make me pure
Verse 2
Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill thy law’s demands
Could my zeal no respite know
Could my tears forever flow
All for sin could not atone
Thou must save and thou alone
Verse 3
Nothing in my hand I bring
Simply to the cross I cling
Naked come to thee for dress
Helpless look to thee for grace
Foul I to the fountain fly
Wash me Savior or I die
Verse 4
While I draw this fleeting breath
When mine eyes shall close in death
When I soar to worlds unknown
See thee on thy judgment throne
Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in thee
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Intro / Turnaround
Verse 1
What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
There is no more for heaven now to give
He is my joy my righteousness and freedom
My steadfast love my deep and boundless peace
To this I hold my hope is only Jesus
For my life is wholly bound to his
Oh how strange and divine I can sing all is mine
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Verse 2
The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side the Savior he will stay
I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need his power is displayed
To this I hold my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley he will lead
Oh the night has been won and I shall overcome
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Verse 3
No fate I dread I know I am forgiven
The future sure the price it has been paid
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
And he was raised to overthrow the grave
To this I hold my sin has been defeated
Jesus now and ever is my plea
Oh the chains are released I can sing I am free
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Verse 4
With every breath I long to follow Jesus
For he has said that he will bring me home
And day by day I know he will renew me
Until I stand with joy before the throne
To this I hold my hope is only Jesus
All the glory evermore to him
When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Tag
When the race is complete still my lips shall repeat
Yet not I but through Christ in me
Yet not I but through Christ in me
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 after Communion. First time? We’d love to meet you; please walk with your child to the lobby.
Song of Covenant Love
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Intro
Verse 1
O love that will not let me go
I rest my weary soul in Thee
I give Thee back the life I owe
That in Thine ocean depths its flow
May richer fuller be
Verse 2
O light that follow’st all my way
I yield my flickering torch to Thee
My heart restores its borrowed ray
That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day
May brighter fairer be
Verse 3
O Joy that seekest me through pain
I cannot close my heart to Thee
I trace the rainbow through the rain
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be
Verse 4
O cross that liftest up my head
I dare not ask to fly from thee
I lay in dust life’s glory dead
And from the ground there blossoms red
Life that shall endless be
Scripture Reading
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 through his poverty might become rich.
10 And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
13 Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. 14 At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. The goal is equality, 15 as it is written: “The one who gathered much did not have too much, and the one who gathered little did not have too little.”
Reader
This is the word of the Lord.
All
Thanks be to God.
Sermon
Worship through Giving
35 “Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?” 36 For from him and through him and for him are all things.
Song of Sending
May the Peoples Praise You
Verse 1
You have called us out of darkest night, into your glorious light
that we may sing the wonders of the risen Christ
Verse 2
May our ev’ry breath retell the grace that broke into our strife
with boundless love and deepest joy, with endless life
Chorus
May the peoples praise you, let the nations be glad!
All your blessing comes that we may praise, may praise the name of Jesus
Verse 3
All the earth is Yours and all within
Each harvest is Your own
And from Your hand we give to You
To make Christ known
Verse 4
May the seeds of mercy grow in us
For those who have not heard
May songs of praise build lives of grace
To spread Your Word
Verse 5
This our holy priv’lege to declare
Your praises and Your name
To every nation tribe and tongue
Your church proclaim
Bridge 1
Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty
Worthy worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty
All creation praise Your glorious Name
Benediction
My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
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.
Strength for Body and Soul
Join us for an hour of strengthening our bodies through exercise and our souls through prayer, Scripture, and worship. This is an adult exercise class open to men and women at all fitness levels. The class meets on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Rooms 302 and 304. Please email sgbbreunig@gmail.com to RSVP and learn more.
Service of Remembrance
On Sunday, November 1, at 12:30 p.m., we will gather to remember family and friends who have passed in the last 12 months. If you or someone you know is grieving, we encourage you to join us for this time of reflection, where we can grieve together and help bear each other’s burdens. Feel free to bring a friend for support. A meal will be provided. Registration is requested at intown.org/events.
Calendar at a Glance
For details and registration: intown.org/events
- Congregation Finance Update — Today, 12:15 p.m., Sanctuary
- Young Adults Gathering — Mon., Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m., Intown Coffeehouse
- IDX Fall Fellowship — Fri., Nov. 6, 6:00–11:00 p.m., Uncle Schuck’s
Give at intown.org/give or drop cash or check in the giving slot outside the Sanctuary. Thank you for your generosity.