Order of Worship
(on a phone, best viewed horizontally)
February 15, 2026 10:45am
Because God First Loved Us:
Rooted in God’s Grace
Pre-service Music
Welcome
Prelude Children of the Heavenly Father arr. Helvey
Call to Worship VT 868
Leader: As a shepherd seeks a lost sheep,
People: so God seeks and saves the lost.
Leader: Like a woman who searches for a lost coin until it is found,
People: so God rejoices over one soul restored to wholeness.
Leader: As a father receives a returning wayward son,
People: so God welcomes us and lets the past be the past.
Leader: Therefore let us praise God in thanksgiving that we are received.
People: Let us receive and welcome and rejoice over one another
in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Hymn Come Away from Rush and Hurry (v. 1, 2, 1) VT 9
Scripture Luke 15:11-32
Children’s Time
Hymn Amazing Grace VT 163
Sermon Held by Amazing Grace
Hymn Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us VT 518
Time of Sharing
Offering Prayer
Musical Offering How Deep the Father’s Love arr. Shackley
Joys and Concerns
After each time of sharing we respond “Lord, hear our prayer.”
Announcements
Hymn Heart with Loving Heart United VT 813
Benediction
Postlude
Worship Leader: Kristen Cober Preacher: Rachel Siemens
Children’s Time: Justin Stoesz Pianist: Heather Baergen
Joys and Concerns: Rachel Siemens
Ushers: Barry Andres, Mathew Wiens Greeters: Elaine and Herb Kuehne