12th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 16, 2026
10 a.m. Worship
Prelude
Announcements
Temple Talk: Golf Event Bob Shugarman
Confession & Forgiveness
Opening Song "Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” ELW 886
Greeting
Kyrie
Canticle of Praise
Prayer of the Day
Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8
1 Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come and my deliverance be revealed. 6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the Sabbath and do not profane it and hold fast my covenant—7 these I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar, for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. 8 Thus says the Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel: I will gather others to them besides those already gathered. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 67 (read responsively)
1 May God be merciful to us and bless us; may the light of God’s face shine upon us.
2 Let your way be known upon earth, your saving health among all nations.
3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations on earth.
5 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.
6 The earth has brought forth its increase; God, our own God, has blessed us.
7 May God give us blessing, and may all the ends of the earth stand in awe.
Children's Message
Gospel Acclamation "Alleluia, Lord to Whom Shall We Go?"
Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
The holy Gospel according to Matthew, the 15th chapter.
Glory to you, O Lord.
21 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 23 But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 25 But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” 26 He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” 27 She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 28 Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed from that moment. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
Hymn of the Day "In Christ There is No East or West" ELW 650
Apostles' Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Sharing of the Peace
Offering & Special Music: "By the Mark" Choir
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
"Healer of Our Every Ill" ELW 612
Post Communion Blessing
Prayer after Communion
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” ELW 759
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 16—10 a.m. Worship (Livestreamed), Following Worship Coffee Fellowship (Narthex)
Tuesday, Aug 18—10:30 a.m. Bible Study (Narthex)
Wednesday, Aug 19—11:30 a.m. Happy Times Luncheon (Fusion Bowl, Cornelius), 1:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parlor)
Sunday, Aug 23—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. The August Dinner is set to be at The Cheesecake Factory in Birkdale Village. The night is Tuesday,
August 18th at 6 PM. You are always welcome to make a last-minute decision to join us too, but please try to RSVP by Sunday,
August 16th to Linda Muhlbach, Tracy Lyon, or using the link or QR code. https://community-in-christ-lutheran-church-430595.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3674240
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! Stay tuned for more information!
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!
