Accessibility
August 30, 2026
Hope Presbyterian Church Accessible Worship Folder and Slide Deck Transcription
August 30, 2026, Ordinary Time
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Pastor—Joe Haack—joe@hopechurchcolumbus.org
Youth Pastor—Wes Piehl—wes@hopechurchcolumbus.org
Deacons—deacons@hopechurchcolumbus.org
WELCOME TO HOPE
It is our mission to extend the welcome of Jesus, and we hope that is what you experience. We also think it might be helpful to share a few things about this booklet you are holding.
It contains a liturgy.
A liturgy is a handcrafted order of worship. Like an artisan, we aim to collect all the varied pieces of gathered worship, and then place them together in the most beautiful and purposeful way possible: a way that honors you as a participant who engages with God and not a mere consumer, and a way that is relevant to our cultural moment but honors the historic and global church.
It is beautiful.
Members of hope create the cover art, the leaders of hope craft the content, and our connect card is a way to initiate relationship, the most beautiful part of hope.
Cover Art: Kristen Calhoun
REFLECTION
Liturgy of Dioscorus
"Light of Light, and God of God, who did bow your holy heavens and descend to earth for the salvation of the world, out of your love of humanity; extend your almighty right hand, and send out your blessings on us all. . . . Guide our steps into the paths of righteousness, that we may behave ourselves according to your will and observe your commandments and do them all the days of our life, and come to a blessed end and sing a ceaseless hymn with your saints to you, and your Father and your Holy Spirit. [Amen.]”
CALL TO WORSHIP
119:1-8
LEADER
Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.
ALL
Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes! Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules. I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me!
DOXOLOGY
Lyrics: Thomas Ken, 1674
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.
Amen.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
HYMNS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
CCLI Song # 18723 -- CCLI License # 20115471
Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father
There is no shadow of turning with Thee
Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be
Great is Thy faithfulness great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest
Sun moon and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love
Great is Thy faithfulness great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside
Great is Thy faithfulness great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Lord unto me
Here I Am To Worship
CCLI # 3266032 | © 2000 Thankyou Music | Tim Hughes
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes let me see
Beauty that made
This heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say
That You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in Heaven above
Humbly You came
To the Earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say
That You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
And I’ll never know
How much it cost
To see my sin
Upon that cross
And I’ll never know
How much it cost
To see my sin
Upon that cross
And I’ll never know
How much it cost
To see my sin
Upon that cross
And I’ll never know
How much it cost
To see my sin
Upon that cross
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say
That You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
So here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say
That You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
CONFESSION OF SIN
LEADER
Draw us into your love Christ Jesus, and deliver us from fear.
ALL
Almighty God, we confess today our worry. Instead of resting in your sovereignty, we can fear the unknown. Instead of bringing our requests before you in prayer, we fret and fight for control. Forgive us, O Lord. Help us to seek first your kingdom and your righteousness. Set us free from our anxiety. Give us contentment and peace, for you have assured us that if we seek your kingdom, we will not lack any good thing. Amen.
GRACE ASSURANCE
Romans 8:1-4
LEADER
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
HYMN
How Deep The Father’s Love CCLI Song # 1558110 Stuart Townend
How deep the Father’s love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
WELCOME
EXTENDING THE WELCOME
HOPE KIDS SENDING
LIFE OF HOPE
SCRIPTURE READING
Deuteronomy 6:5-8
Leader
The Word of the Lord.
All
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
A Life of Invitation: Rethinking Obedience
Slide 1
“Even a cursory study of the world’s religions will show how obsessed humans are with finding some way to (a) gain the favor of the gods... and/or (b) avert their wrath...” (Alan Jacobs)
Slide 2
5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. 6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” 7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today? (Deuteronomy 4:5–8)
Slide 3
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” (1 Peter 3:15–16)
Slide 4
5 See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. 6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.” 7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today? (Deuteronomy 4:5–8)
Slide 5
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” (1 Peter 3:15–16)
PROFESSION OF FAITH
Heidelberg Catechism #114
LEADER
But can those converted to God keep the commandments perfectly?
ALL
No. In this life even the holiest have only a small beginning of this obedience. Nevertheless, with earnest purpose they do begin to live not only according to some but to all the commandments of God.
THE LORD’S SUPPER
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
The Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body which is broken for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
HYMNS
Build My Life
CCLI #7070345 | Housefires
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Jesus, the name above every other name
Jesus, the only one who could ever save
Worthy of every breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
Oh, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
Jesus, the name above every other name
Jesus, the only one who could ever save
Worthy of every breath
We could ever breathe
We live for You
Oh, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
And I will build my life
Upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust
In You alone
And I will not be shaken
And I will build my life
Upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust
In You alone
And I will not be shaken
And I will build my life
Upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust
In You alone
And I will not be shaken
And I will build my life
Upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust
In You alone
And I will not be shaken
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none besides You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love
To those around me
O Praise the Name (Anastasis)
CCLI Song # 7037787 -- CCLI License # 20115471
I cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me
I see His wounds His hands His feet
My Saviour on that cursed tree
His body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all alone
O praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord oh Lord our God
Then on the third at break of dawn
The Son of heaven rose again
O trampled death where is your sting
The angels roar for Christ the King
O praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord oh Lord our God
He shall return in robes of white
The blazing sun shall pierce the night
And I will rise among the saints
My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face
O praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord oh Lord our God
Oh Lord oh Lord our God
Oh Lord oh Lord our God
BENEDICTION
Based on Romans 16:19-20
May your obedience be known to all, and may you be wise as to what is good, and innocent as to what is evil. May the God of peace soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
HOPE HIGHLIGHTS
HOPE YOUTH – August 30 | 6:30–8:30pm | 4-H Center Alpha Youth 1: “Welcome to the conversation."
Students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to join Hope Youth this fall for Alpha Youth, a program that creates space for students to talk about life and meaning in a simple and authentic way. Each session is designed to encourage questions and debate and in a friendly, honest, and relaxed atmosphere, and friends are always invited!
CARMEN HOUSE KICKOFF TAILGATE – September 5 | 9-11 am
Stop by before the game for free breakfast and cold, non-alcoholic drinks. It's a great chance to meet our team, connect with other students and friends, and learn more about Carmen House. We'll be at the parking lot across from the Schott: 2200 Olentangy River Rd. Look for our grey Carmen House tent near the Longaberger Alumni House entrance.
MEN'S ADVENTURE WEEKEND – September 18-20
Spend 48 hours in beautiful West Virginia and get beyond the surface level questions with other men at Hope. You won't regret it! Registration is coming soon.
WOMEN'S FALL RETREAT – October 23-25
The women of Hope are heading to Hocking Hills for a weekend of rest, fellowship and exploring nature. Register at the button in announcements at the QR code before September 20th!
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