09/06/2026
Bulletin and Music for worship at 11 AM.
Church of the Indian Fellowship
Sunday, September 6, 2026
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor, Rev. Irvin Porter
Liturgist, Rev. Anne-Cecile Porter
Pianist: Jorge Olmos
Prelude
Call to Worship: (based on Psalm 23)
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not be in want.
The Lord restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness.
Even though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil, for you are with me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.
Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.
And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
ALL: Let us worship the Lord!
*Opening Hymn: “All the Way My Savior Leads Me” #332
*Prayer
*Passing the Peace (Greet those near you – “The Peace of Christ be with you.”)
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession: O God, our God, we continue to celebrate the new life which you have given us. We are so grateful for the purpose and possibilities you have placed before us. Yet there are times when doubts have overcome hope, suspicion has replaced dedication, the world’s values have captured us more than yours. Forgive us those times, we pray. Continue to be our strength and our shield. Our very present help in times of trouble. As we let go of the past help us to move joyfully into a new future through your love and your justice. We ask this all in the name of Jesus, the Christ, our Lord and our Savior. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Birthdays or anniversaries
Announcements
Time of Sharing
Prayer Requests / Pastoral Prayer
Response: Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O Lord; incline thine ear to us and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
Offering:
Please send your tithes and offerings to: Church of the Indian Fellowship; 3108 161st Street East; Tacoma WA 98446-1477. For debit or credit card use: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1298744
*Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men.
Scripture Reading: Romans 13:8-14
Message: Living in the Light
Statement of Faith
Statement of Faith (Nicene Creed)
This is the good news which we received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: that
Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Peter, then to the twelve and to many faithful witnesses.
We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen.
Hymn of Preparation “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” #349
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation
Thanksgiving/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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.
Words of the Institution
Distribution of the Elements
Prayer
Closing Hymn: “Make Me a Blessing” #177
*Benediction
*Congregational response: God be with you till we meet again, by His counsels guide, uphold you, with His sheep securely fold you, God be with you till we meet again. Till we meet, Till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus’ feet, Till we meet, Till we meet, God be with you
till we meet again.
Make Me a Blessing
Out in the highways and byways of life,
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife,
Making the sorrowing glad. (chorus)
Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love,
Tell of His pow’r to forgive;
Others will trust Him If only you prove
True, every moment you live. (chorus)
Give as ‘twas given to you in your need,
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper in deed,
Unto your mission be true. (chorus)
Chorus
Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing,
Out of my life may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray.
Make me a blessing to someone today.
