13th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 23, 2026
10 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Temple Talk: Golf Event Chris Nadeau
Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song "I Will Call Upon the Lord” Janae Bothelo, guitar
Greeting
Prayer of the Day
Reading: Romans 12:1-8
1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, on the basis of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable act of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. 4 For as in one body we have many members and not all the members have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6 We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7 ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8 the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Children's Message
Gospel Acclamation "Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go?"
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
The holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 16th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist but others Elijah and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day "JOY"
Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
Offering & Special Music: Janae Bothelo, guitar
Offertory Hymn: “Let Us Go Now to the Banquet” ELW 523
Offertory Prayer
Great Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Lord’s Prayer (Sung)
Invitation to Communion
Lamb of God WOV p. 39
Communion Hymns: "One Bread, One Body" ELW 496
"I Am the Bread of Life" ELW 485
"Eat This Bread" ELW 472
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Big House”
Dismissal
Adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2026 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #014958
Weekly Calendar:
Sunday, Aug 23—10 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), Following Worship Coffee Fellowship (Narthex), 11:30 a.m. New Member Luncheon & Class (Fellowship Hall)
Tuesday, Aug 25—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex), 6:30 p.m. Card Ministry (Classroom #1)
Wednesday, Aug 26—1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Thursday, Aug 27—10 a.m. Quilting Ministry (Classroom #1)
Sunday, Aug 30—10 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), Following Worship Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)
*** Stephanie Avino will be out of the Office August 24th - September 8th
Announcements:
Office Update: NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Stephanie’s new e-mail address is: Churchoffice@communityinchrist.net
August Grocery Cart: This month we will be collecting these items that are most needed in the kitchen at Angels and Sparrows: canned crushed tomatoes, breadcrumbs (plain or Italian), Worcestershire sauce, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes (ie. Clorox, Lysol, generic brands). When you’re doing your shopping this month please consider picking up a few of these items and adding them to the grocery cart at CIC. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our grocery cart collections each month. Your generosity is making a difference!
Preschool Registration for 2026/2027: Tuitions for 2026/2027: $340.00 for 2-year-old classes, $310 for 3-year-old classes, $360.00
for 4-year-old & PK class and $370 for TK class. There is an $85 non refundable registration fee.
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Questions? Contact Morgan Naum at preschooldirector@communityinchrist.net to learn more!
Prayer Shawl Ministry: We meet in the CIC Parlor Room on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us for some fellowship, idea-sharing, and fun! Questions? Contact Kathy Dutton at mamabissy@gmail.com. Of course, you can also participate in this important ministry at home by crafting items, and bringing them to CIC.
Card Ministry: This month we will meet on Tuesday, August 25th at 6:30 p.m. We meet in Classroom One. Participants are asked to enter through the doors nearest the Spirit Center. If you would like information contact: Kathy Shugarman at shugs02@gmail.com or 940-300-2290.
Quilting Ministry: Stay tuned for the August meeting dates! Questions? Contact Barbara Eaker at 704-483-2060.
All women of CIC are welcome to The 5:11s. Contact Tracy Lyon (vikingtk@hotmail.com) or Susan Kullstam (skulls01@me.com)
with any questions.
Save the Date! God’s Work Our Hands Sunday is September 13th! Following the one service at 10am, plan on staying after worship as we join together with Rise Again Hunger to assemble food pouches. All are welcome, invited, and encouraged to participate!
How to participate: Please register in advance on Rise Against Hunger’s website. This allows them to plan accordingly for their set-up needs.
Registration … click this following link or by scanning the QR Code
God’s Work. Our Hands. T-shirts. New “God’s Work. Our Hands.” t-shirts will again be available for pick up later in the month to be worn on God’s Work Our Hands Sunday. Have a shirt in your house that no longer fits? Place it in the basket in the narthex for hand-me-downs of these yellow shirts! Those hand-me-downs are free for the taking as well to give them another year or so of life!
CIC Golf Outing: Please refer to the newsletter or bulletin for opportunities to volunteer, donate raffle items and how to participate in the raffle!
PERF Funds Need Replenishing: We invite you to prayerfully consider making a donation to our Pastors' Emergency Relief Fund (PERF). Your generosity helps provide timely support to pastors and their families during unexpected financial emergencies. In recent months, there has been an increased need for assistance and our available funds have decreased. Every gift can make a meaningful difference in someone's moment of need.
