October 4, 2026

October 4, 2026Hope Church

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Hope Presbyterian Church Accessible Worship Folder and Slide Deck Transcription

October 4, 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

Let's Connect: Fill out a quick connect card. QR code leads to https://hopechurchcolumbus.churchcenter.com/people/forms/281549.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Jeremiah 17:5-8

LEADER

This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord. They are like stunted shrubs in the desert, with no hope for the future. They will live in the barren wilderness, in an uninhabited salty land.

ALL

“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.”

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

Missing Not One

Will Duvall | CCLI #71119943

Missing, not one

In the starry hosts displayed.

Created for the glory of

The one who calls them each by name

Holy, holy, holy is the

Lord, God who reigns

With power and in mercy as

The universe proclaims.

How deep, how wide

How long, how high is the

Perfect love of Christ

Nothing can separate us

No, not one thing could ever

Take us from the

Perfect love of Christ

Missing, not one

From before the world was made

Sinners ransomed for the glory of

The one who calls them each by name

Holy, holy, Holy is the

Lord god who reigns

With scars in his hands and feet,

The wounds that still proclaim

How deep, how wide

How long, how high is

The perfect love of Christ

Nothing can separate us

No, not one thing could ever take us from

The perfect love of Christ

Missing not one

Of our sins and our mistakes

Our wasted years of guilt and shame

Our brokenness, our tears our pain

Missing not one

No, not one, He brings them all under

The blood of the cross

He forgives and he redeems them all

How deep, how wide

How long, how high is

The perfect love of Christ

Nothing can separate us

No, not one thing could ever take us from

The perfect love of Christ

Lord Have Mercy

Jesus I’ve forgotten

The words that you have spoken

Promises that burned within my heart

Have now grown dim

With a doubting heart I follow

The paths of earthly wisdom

Forgive me for my unbelief

Renew the fire again

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

I have built an altar

Where I’ve worshipped things of man

I have taken journeys

That have drawn me far from you

Now I am returning

To your mercies ever flowing

Pardon my transgressions

Help me to love you again

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

I have longed to know you

And all your tender mercies

Like a river of forgiveness

Ever flowing without end

So I bow my heart before You

In the goodness of Your presence

Your grace forever shining

Like a beacon in the night

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy

Christ have mercy

Lord have mercy on me

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy on us

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy on us

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy on us

Lord have mercy

Lord have mercy on us

CONFESSION OF SIN

ALL

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent, for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

SILENT CONFESSION

Assurance of Pardon

Psalm 40:11

LEADER

As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me!

HYMN

Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance

Jesus is mine

Oh what foretaste

of glory divine

Heir of salvation

purchase of God

Born of His Spirit

washed in His blood

Perfect sub mission

all is at rest

I in my Savior

am happy and blessed

Watching and waiting

looking above

Filled with His goodness

lost in His love

This is my story

this is my song

Praising my Savior

all the day long

This is my story

this is my song

Praising my Savior

all the day long

Oh what a Savior

wonderful Jesus

Oh what a Savior

wonderful Jesus

Death could not hold You

You are victorious

Praise to the risen King

Death could not hold You

You are victorious

Praise to the risen King

This is my story

this is my song

Praising my Savior

all the day long

This is my story

this is my song

Praising my Savior

all the day long

TITHES AND OFFERINGS

WELCOME

EXTENDING THE WELCOME

HOPE KIDS SENDING

LIFE OF HOPE

The Person of Welcome (Photo of Dr. Murray), Can We Bring Good to our World through Hospitality? Friday October 9, 6:30 PM Welcome Reception, 6:45 PM Event, Dr. Laura Murray Author of Becoming a Person of Welcome, D. Min. Fuller, Seminary, Carmen House, Christian Study Center, 1581 N. High Street, Columbus OH

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 20:20-26

SERMON

PROFESSION OF FAITH

Heidelberg Catechism #32

LEADER

Why are you called a Christian?

ALL

Because by faith I am a member of Christ and so I share in his anointing. I am anointed to confess his name, to present myself to him as a living sacrifice of thanks, to strive with a free conscience against sin and the devil in this life, and afterward to reign with Christ over all creation for eternity.

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

There is a Peace

Come weary and tired worn out from life

Step out of the shadows and walk into light

Come sinner or saint slave-man or free

Bring blessings and offerings

Then you shall you see

Won't you bring blessings and offerings

Then you shall see

There is a peace to settle your soul

There is a peace that is calling you home

You've been tempted and shaken tested and failed

You've been so far from Jesus and too close to hell

Your vision's been clouded by the world's delight

But I tell you you're not of this world

So stand up and fight

He said you're not of this world

So stand up and fight

There is a peace to settle your soul

There is a peace that is calling you home

We Labor Unto Glory

[Default Arrangement] by Craig Harris and Isaac Wardell © Hymns From The Porter's Gate (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) CCLI Song # 7097869 -- CCLI License # 20115471 1

My God, my God where e'er I go, glory

Where I reap and where I sow, glory

When my hands, they grip the thorn, glory

In the still and in the storm, glory

Glory

Oh we labor unto glory

Till heaven and earth are one

Oh we labor unto glory

Until God's kingdom comes

The sun, it shines and then goes down, glory

Rain, it pours and beats the ground, glory

Dust, it blows and ends my days, glory

Hearts, they burn beneath Your gaze, glory

Glory

Oh we labor unto glory

Till heaven and earth are one

Oh we labor unto glory

Until God's kingdom comes

My heart, my hands, they’re kingdom bound, glory

Where thorns no longer curse the ground, glory

Trim the wick, ignite the flame, glory

My work, it will not be in vain, glory

Glory

Oh we labor unto glory

Till heaven and earth are one

Oh we labor unto glory

Until God's kingdom comes

Glory

Oh we labor unto glory

Till heaven and earth are one

Oh we labor unto glory

Until God's kingdom comes

BENEDICTION

Romans 8:38-39

LEADER

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

HOPE HIGHLIGHTS

HOPE MUSIC SUMMIT (TODAY)

4-H Center | October 4 | 11:30AM–12:30pm

Hope Music is a great way to extend the welcome of Jesus each Sunday with your musical gifts. Whether you're a veteran on our music team, brand new, or simply interested, we want to invite you to our Fall Hope Music Summit after church on October 4th. Enjoy a pizza lunch as we talk about musical worship at Hope and how you can be involved. No instrument needed, just come ready to connect and get excited about ways to serve the mission of Hope with your musical gifts!

CARMEN HOUSE SPEAKER SERIES

COhatch Gateway | October 9 | 6:30-8:00pm

How do we become the kind of people that make room for others that are different than us? How do we drop our defenses without demanding others conform to our point of view? How do we overcome the pull toward social isolation or divisiveness? Join us as we learn from Dr. Laura Baghdassarian Murray, author of Becoming a Person of Welcome. RSVP at the button in announcements at the QR code below.

ACCESSIBILITY TEAM

Join the accessibility team to help make Hope’s worship folder accessible for all. Reach out to Michelle Piehl with questions or to share your interest!

HOPE YOUTH (TONIGHT)

Board Game Bonanza

October 4 | 6:30–8:30pm | 4-H Center

Students in 6th through 12th grade are invited to join Hope Youth for a board game bonanza! Bring a favorite board game (or two or three!) and enjoy an evening playing with friends!

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Digital Connect Card

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