Today In Worship

Sunday, September 13, 2026
SERIES: What Kind of People Are We Becoming
Liturgist: Jennifer Humphrey, Director of Children’s Ministry
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Chris Shorow, Senior Minister
We Share Our Gifts
We Hear the Word Proclaimed‍ ‍CLICK HERE for today’s Scripture

Reflection
Voices in our culture have the ability to shape us. But what kind of people are we becoming if the loudest voices insist that strength means refusing to back down, making sure we have the final word, and never letting anyone see us struggle? Repeated often enough, those messages begin to shape our instincts, turning every disagreement into something to win and every admission of need into failure.

Jesus shows us strength with a different shape. We see it when he kneels to wash feet or stands beside people others would rather ignore. He uses his power to restore dignity and interrupt harm. His strength is disciplined by love.

This kind of strength takes shape in ordinary moments. It can be as simple as taking a breath before responding, offering an apology, or staying with someone whose pain has no easy answer. We practice it when we speak without cruelty, set boundaries without hardening our hearts.

The people around us, especially children, are learning from the way we use power and respond to pain. May they see in us the strength of Jesus, brave enough to tell the truth and committed to using power for the sake of others.

We Gather At The Lord’s Table
Jesus didn’t put any rules around coming to the table, so neither do we. All are loved and embraced here and all are welcome at this table of Love. Our communion bread is gluten free. We come forward to the table to receive bread and cup at 9AM, we pass the bread and cup at 11AM. Please place your empty cup in the rack on the pew back. If you are worshipping from home, we invite you to find bread and juice or other elements to use as we share this feast.