Otterbein Church of Paris

09/06/2026

Sunday Morning Service

09/05/2026

Welcome and Announcements – September 6, 2026

Communion will be observed today. To those watching on Facebook, you can participate by having your own elements of juice and bread or a cracker.

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship Based on Psalm 149
Leader: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.
People: Let the people of God rejoice in their Maker.
Leader: Let us praise His name and rejoice in our King.
People: For the Lord delights in His people.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord with gladness.
All: Praise the Lord!

Opening Hymn “Come Christians Join to Sing” 108

Scripture Reading Matthew 14:13-21 Gladys

Sharing of Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” 374 vs. 1

Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Kolaya
No Children’s church today

Scripture Romans 13:8-14

Sermon Pastor Troy

Celebration of Holy Communion
(Communion is offered to all believers. The Sacrament of Holy Communion offers us a time of self-examination, personal prayer and meditation.)

Giving of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “They’ll Know We are Christians By our Love” 284

Benediction

Parting Hymn “This the Day” 590

09/05/2026

Services Today – September 6, 2026
9:00am – Announcements
- Morning Worship Service
No Children’s Church today. There are children’s activity pages and pencils in a basket at the west entrance table.
10:15am - Sunday school
5pm – Ice Cream Social at the parsonage. There is a sign-up sheet for people to make ice cream and others to bring finger food. Also bring your own table service and a lawn chair. Yard games are also welcome.

Birthdays
6 – Susan Farnham
12 – Sue Waltz

Anniversary
10 – Heather & Tyler Heleine

SERVICES & EVENTS THIS WEEK
Tues. Sept. 8 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7pm – Ad Council Meeting

Wed. Sept. 9 at 11:30am and 6:30pm – Bible Study

Thurs. Sept. 10 - Grief Share. Meal at 6pm and the session begins at 6:30pm - Grief Share will last 13 weeks. You can attend all or come when you can. Please let Pastor Troy know if you are interested or have any questions.

Looking Ahead – Sept. 13, 2026
Greeters: Jeanie
Liturgist: Donna
Children’s Message: Donna
Acolytes: Cullen & Asher

There are several dates open from now until the end of the year for the Children’s sermons. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the pastor’s office.

MISSIONS PROJECTS
3rd Quarter, July-Sept. Paris Ministers Fellowship, Paris, IL, Community Nurse
You may also give to these quarterly missions if you’d like. Please make a notation on your check or on the outside of an envelope where or who your donation is for.

RED BIRD MISSION TEAM
Beef Sticks are still available to purchase. Funds will still go to the Red Bird Mission Team. ---If you would be interested in going on the mission work camp or have any questions, you can talk to Pastor Troy or Kevin Trine or any previous camp attendee. Our next trip will be the summer of 2028.
---The Team is offering to do projects here locally. If you have a small, short-term project you would like to have done, there are request cards at each foyer table, the back hallway table and the card table with the beef sticks. You can place them in the container on the table with the Beef Sticks. -----Also anyone interested in helping with these projects are welcome to join. Talk to Pastor Troy or Kevin Trine.

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Welcome and Announcements – August 30, 2026
Order of Worship

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord and call upon His name!
People: We will make known His deeds among the peoples.
Leader: Sing to Him and tell of His wonderful works!
People: We will glory in His holy name.
Leader: Seek the Lord and His strength.
People: We will seek His presence continually.
Leader: The Lord remembered His covenant and sent His servant Moses.
People: The Lord is faithful to His promises.
Leader: Praise the Lord!
People: Praise the Lord!
All: Amen.

Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” 92

Scripture Romans 12:9-21 Marti

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Amazing Grace” 202 vs. 4

Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Debbie

Scripture Genesis 45:1-15

Sermon Pastor Troy

Song “Way Maker”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “To God Be The Glory” 66

Benediction
Sending Song “The Family of God” 282

08/28/2026

Services Today – August 30, 2026
9am – Announcements
Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School

Birthdays
3 – Atticus Farnham
4 – JoEllen Edwards

Anniversary
2 – Dave & Kelly McCrocklin

THIS WEEK
Mon. Aug. 31 at 6pm – N.O.W./Worship Committee Mtg.

Wed. Sept. 2 – 11:30am and 6:30pm – Bible Studies.

Sat. Sept. 5 at 8am – Men’s Breakfast at Main Street Café All men are invited to attend.

Volunteers – Sept. 6 2026
Greeters: Ruth Ann
Liturgist: Gladys
Children’s Message: Kolaya
Acolytes: Rileigh & Charleigh

There are several dates open starting Sept. 20 for the Children’s sermons. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the pastor’s office.

COMING UP
Sun. Sept. 6 at 5pm – Ice Cream Social at the parsonage. There is a sign-up sheet for people to make ice cream and others to bring finger food. Also bring your own table service and a lawn chair.

Tues. Sept. 8 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7pm – Ad Council Meeting

Thurs. Sept. 10 – The next session of Grief Share will begin. Meal at 6pm and the session begins at 6:30pm- Grief Share will last 13 weeks. You can attend all or come when you can. Please let Pastor Troy know if you are interested or have any questions.

MISSIONS PROJECTS
3rd Quarter, July-Sept. Paris Ministers Fellowship, Paris, IL, Community Nurse

RED BIRD MISSION TEAM
Beef Sticks are still available to purchase. Funds will still go to the Red Bird Mission Team. ---If you would be interested in going on the mission work camp or have any questions, you can talk to Pastor Troy or Kevin Trine or any previous camp attendee. Our next trip will be the summer of 2028.

08/22/2026

Welcome and Announcements – August 23, 2026

Prelude

Opening Prayer

Call to Worship (Based on Psalm 124)
Leader: If the Lord had not been on our side, where would we be?
People: Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Leader: Though trials rise against us,
People: The Lord preserves and delivers His people.
Leader: Blessed be the Lord, who has not abandoned us.
People: We trust in His saving power.
All: Amen.

Hymn “All The Way My Savior Leads Me” 460

Scripture Romans 12:1-8 Kent

Joys and Concerns Please remember, we are sharing the service on Facebook and your requests can be heard by all who listen.

Prayer Hymn “Have Thine Own Way” 371 vs. 3
Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Children’s Message Kent

Scripture Genesis 40:1-23; 41:1-16, 37-41

Sermon Pastor Troy

Song “Way Maker”

Giving of Tithes & Offerings

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn “He Keeps Me Singing” 488

Benediction

Sending Song “The Family of God” 282

08/22/2026

Services Today – August 23, 2026
9am – Announcements
Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School

Birthdays
26 – Rob Henness, Charlotte Roberts

Anniversary
27 – Travis & Stephanie Sturgell

THIS WEEK
Wed. Aug. 26 – 11:30am and 6:30pm – Bible Studies.

Volunteers – Aug. 30, 2026
Greeters: Harry & Gladys
Liturgist: Marti
Children’s ???
Acolytes: Kade & Atticus

There are several dates open starting Sept. 6 for the Children’s sermons. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the pastor’s office.

COMING UP
Mon. Aug. 31 at 6pm – N.O.W./Worship Committee Mtg.

Sat. Sept. 5 at 8am – Men’s Breakfast at Main Street Café All men are invited to attend.

Sun. Sept. 6 at 5pm – Ice Cream Social at the parsonage. There is a sign-up sheet for people to make ice cream and others to bring finger food.

Tues. Sept. 8 at 6:30pm – Trustees Mtg.
7pm – Ad Council Meeting

Thurs. Sept. 10 – The next session of Grief Share will begin. Meal at 6pm and the session begins at 6:30pm- Grief Share will last 13 weeks. You can attend all or come when you can. Please let Pastor Troy know if you are interested or have any questions.

MISSIONS PROJECTS
3rd Quarter, July-Sept. Paris Ministers Fellowship, Paris, IL, Community Nurse