August 16th: The Heart of the Matter is Faith

Summary: Pastor Dan discusses how the gospel of Matthew illustrates how Jesus taught his disciples that a clean heart should be their goal.  This is more important than specific religious observances and traditions.  Martin Luther has taught us that we are all have unclean tendencies, but our faith in Jesus allows us to overcome these failings.

August 16, 2020 The 11th Sunday after Pentecost

Order of Worship

Prelude: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, by Pam Gervais

Greeting

Opening Hymn: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

The Prayer of the Day

The Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:10-28

The Children’s Message

Anthem: “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

The Sermon: “The Heart of the Matter is Faith”

Sermon Hymn: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

The Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Country Gardens”, English folksong arranged by Percy Graunger & “Marche”, by Alfred Lefebure-Wely