The Lord’s Day Worship
September 27, 2026
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This Week’s Sermon
“Free Lunch”
Mark 1:29-34 · Rev. Jeff Shamess
★ Please stand as you are able · Bold text is read aloud together · Sundays, 10:30 AM
Gathering
God invites us into His presence and we respond in praise.
Prelude
Welcome & Announcements
★ Call to WorshipPsalm 99:1-5
The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.
Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!
The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
Exalt the LORD our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he! (ESV)
★ Hymn · Trinity Hymnal
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
★ Invocation
★ Hymn · Trinity Hymnal
Come, Thou Almighty King
Confession
We confess our faith and sins; God responds with His grace.
★ Confession of FaithWestminster Shorter Catechism, Q. 31
What is effectual calling?
Effectual calling is the work of God’s Spirit, whereby, convincing us of our sin and misery, enlightening our minds in the knowledge of Christ, and renewing our wills, he doth persuade and enable us to embrace Jesus Christ, freely offered to us in the gospel.
Silent Confession
Prayer of Confession
★ Assurance of PardonMicah 7:18-19
Hear the promises of God to those who truly repent of their sins and trust in Christ: Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. (ESV) Now, lift up your hearts!
We lift them up to the Lord!
★ Hymn of Thanksgiving · Trinity Hymnal
Now Thank We All Our God
The Word
God speaks through the Bible and we respond in faith.
Congregational Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Please join us in praying for the specific needs shared during the service.
Church of the week: Christ the King Church, Midlothian · Pastor: Rev. David Lindberg
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Submit prayer requests to church@hillcountrypca.org.
Offering & Offertory Prayer
You can place your offering in the plate or give online.
Sermon · Mark 1:29-34
“Free Lunch”
Rev. Jeff Shamess
Missed it, or want to listen again? The recording is posted after the service →
★ Hymn of Response · Trinity Hymnal
All to Jesus I Surrender
The Table
God strengthens us with spiritual food and we receive Him with thanks.
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Christ invites us to His table to speak His covenant promises in a way we can taste and see. We do not just remember a past event — we meet the living Christ today to be strengthened for the week ahead.
Should I take communion here?
This table belongs to Jesus Christ. All who trust in him alone for salvation, are baptized, and are in good standing with a Bible-believing church are warmly invited to receive. If you are uncertain, we invite you to remain seated and speak with the pastor after the service. This table may be exactly where faith begins to grow.
All cups contain grape juice. Gluten-free bread is available.
Sending
God speaks a blessing over us and we go out to serve.
★ Doxology · Trinity Hymnal
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
★ BenedictionJude 1:24-25
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (ESV)
Postlude
Life of the church
Announcements
New Member's Class continues next Sunday at 0930. All current members and regular attenders are encouraged to attend.
Fellowship Lunch after the service on Sunday, 11 OCT, at Jim and Sue Wright’s home.
New to Hill Country? Here’s what to expect on a Sunday →
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