Blessings
Sunday, August 16th, 2026
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Prelude: "I Know Whom I Have Believed"
Call to Worship and Prayer
Matthew 3:1-17
Hymn, “I Am Thine, O Lord”
Offering and Doxology
Hymn, “My Jesus I Love Thee”
Praise and Prayer
Responsive Scripture - Matthew 11:1-19
1 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on
from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.
2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples
3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect
someone else?”
4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see:
5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are
cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is
proclaimed to the poor.
6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”
7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd
about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed
swayed by the wind?
8 If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.
9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
10 This is the one about whom it is written: “‘I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen
anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the
kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven
has been subjected to violence, and violent people have been raiding it.
13 For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John.
14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
15 Whoever has ears, let them hear.
16 “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children
sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others:
17 “‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’
18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a
demon.’
19 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a
glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But
wisdom is proved right by her deeds.”
Hymn, “Take My Life, And Let It Be Consecrated”
Special Music
“What A Friend” by Matt Maher
Sermon: “More Red Letters”
Hymn, “The Love Of God"
Prayers
Glenda’s cousin Tim is fighting esophageal cancer again.
Betty’s friend, Randy Rucker, of Syracuse, passed away. SidneyHS ’75.
Family of Rosie Stark.
Praises
Barb and Betty’s sister Bev is doing better.
Mary’s sister doing better in hospital (diabetes related problems) Barn Barn Quilt workshop very successful.
August 22nd: Percival Hometown Pride Picnic and Cowpie Contest
September 5th: PCC Pancake Breakfast, Craft and Bake Sale, 8am to 10:30.
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Jan and Mary Zach conducted a barn quilt workshop on August 8, 2026 in Malvern. It was sponsored by The Friends of the Library group. Eight barn quilts were completed by the ten participants. A delicious breakfast and lunch were prepared by Pastor Donna Miller and Clint Wright. We were able to raise $300 for the Percival Church from this event. A fun, relaxing day was had by all! We are planning another class on November 14, 2026 where we will make Christmas barn quilts. You are welcome to join us! ~ Mary
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Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown
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