Christ Church
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Oct. 4, 2026
The Gathering
We come together as a community to worship God.
BEFORE THE SERVICE
We begin with a few moments of silence to prepare for worship. Please stand when the sanctuary bells ring.
STAND
Processional Hymn
Hymn 343 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
The congregation stands and sings as the clergy process into the church.
Verse 1.
What wondrous love is this,
O my soul, O my soul? What wondrous love is this, O my soul? What wondrous love is this
that cause the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
Verse 2.
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,
When I was sinking down, O my soul.
When I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown,
Christ laid aside HIs crown for my soul, for my soul,
Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.
Verse 3.
O let us hear your call to be love,
to be love, O let us hear your call to be love;
O let us hear your call,
great servant of us all, To be the least of all, as your love,
as your love, To be the least of all, as your love.
Verse 4.
To God and to the Lamb, I will sing,
I will sing; To God and to the Lamb, I will sing. To God and to the Lamb Who is the great “I Am”; While millions join the theme, I will sing,
I will sing; While millions join the theme, I will sing.
Verse 5.
And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing on. And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing and joyful be; And through eternity, I’ll sing on,
I’ll sing on; And through eternity, I’ll sing on.
Blessing of the Children
Children are invited forward to receive a blessing from the priest before going to Sunday School.
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
CELEBRANT
Blessed be God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
PEOPLE
And Blessed be His kingdom now and forever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity
The celebrant invites us into a prayer asking God to prepare our hearts and minds for worship.
CELEBRANT
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria
A hymn of praise giving glory to God.
Sung
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
COLLECT OF THE DAY Contemporary See lectionary insert
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Readings are in the lectionary insert
The First Reading Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (responsorial psalm, congregation says the refrain)
Refrain: God gave them drink as from the great deep.
The Second Reading Philippians 2:1-13
Gospel Hymn Bulletin page 4 What Wondrous Love is This?
Gospel Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon The Rev. Darin Metz
Nicene Creed BCP 358 Prayers for the People – Form IV BCP 388
Confession of Sin BCP 360
The Peace BCP 360
Prayers for Birthdays and Anniversaries
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Offertory Instrumental
Doxology Sung Hymn 380 vs 3
Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361
Sanctus – Holy, Holy, Holy Sung S-129
The Lord’s Prayer Said BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) BCP 337
Celebrant: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy on us.
Celebrant: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy on us.
Celebrant: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People: Grant us your peace.
Post Communion Prayer BCP 365
Announcements
The Blessing
Recessional Bulletin page 5 Glorious Things of Thee
(To the then of Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)