Sunday Worship August 23, 2026

Sunday Worship

August 23, 2026

Worship Schedule

9:30AM Pastor Margaret Marks will lead In-person & Live Stream – Youtube worship with Minister of Music Sarah England Baab.

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August 23, 2026 Readings

First Reading: Isaiah 51:1-6
Psalm: Psalm 138
Second Reading: Romans 12:1-8
Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

Worship Assistants

Assisting Minister: Jana Frable
Reader: Joel Boehmler
Virtual Assistant: JoAnn Lawrence
Healing: Sue Kuhn
Greeter: Ray/Roseann Civitella
Ushers: Cunningham Team
Altar Guild: Meany Team
Foodies: Lynne Ganskopp

Worship Assistant Calendar

In Our Prayers

MEMBERS: Cookie Davis; Mary Humphrey; and Brian Schultz.

Continued prayers for Gary Duda; Marian Duda; Ursula Evans; Rachel Feeney; Bob Ganskopp; Kyle Krosnodowski; Lisa Merrill; Hollis Rulon; Jean Schoenberger; and Tom Tanger.

FRIENDS: Sue Barnum, Lissa Herman. Continued prayers for Howard Cohen; Greta Hall; Neil Lowy; Mark Merrill; Bill More; Jim Morgan; and Mike Rambo.

HOMEBOUND: Nancy Beth Abele; Rachel Cooper; Karen Koch; John Parkin; Alexis Schoenhofer; and Patricia Sullivan.

MILITARY: Benjamin Simpson

MISSION PARTNERS: Bridge of Peace; NJ Farmers Against Hunger; and ELCA Global Mission.

DEI Storytelling with Barbara Duffy

DEI Storytelling with Barbara Duffy

Sunday, Aug 23, 10:30 AM in the Lounge

Barbara will be speaking about her life growing up on a farm in northwestern Ohio, 4th generation living in that same location.

Youth Tie-Dye Event

Youth Tie-Dye Event in Parking Lot

Tuesday, Aug 25, 7:00 PM

Bring your own item. For info, contact Heather Lerch.

Taking Faith Home

“Taking Faith Home” is designed to bring themes from worship on Sunday into your daily devotional life.

Children’s Bulletin

Healing Prayers

Healing Prayers are now offered by team members during communion. Come take part in this caring ministry.

Pick up your Bulletin and additional church announcements on the table in the narthex.

Note Prayer Requests for friends of Saint Matthew will remain for one month. Members may request prayers again afterward.