Welcome to Worship in Wayne Church!

Thank you for joining us this morning. We are very happy you are here!

July 19, 2026

Sunday

The Gathering Time

Trust In God
Goodness of God
Waymaker

Welcome & Announcements

* Call to Worship

Leader:   Travelers know that every journey has its challenges.

People:   There are wrong turns, roadblocks, and weary miles.

Leader:   Yet, God does not abandon us when the way becomes difficult.

People:   God strengthens us for the road ahead.

Leader:   When we are tempted to turn back, Christ calls us forward.

People:   When we are discouraged, the Spirit renews our hope.

Leader: Today, we celebrate the ways God has been at work among us, especially through the children, volunteers, and families of Vacation Bible School.

People:   We give thanks for God’s faithfulness and love.

Leader:   Come, let us worship the One who guides us through every season of the journey.

People:   Let us worship God with grateful hearts and joyful praise.

* Song

 #133  Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 

* Congregational Prayer

Faithful God, as we continue this journey of faith, we confess that the road is not always easy. There are moments when obstacles seem too great, when uncertainty clouds our vision, and when turning back appears easier than pressing forward. Yet, you are the God who sustains us. You fed your people in the wilderness. You strengthened the disciples when they faltered. You continue to provide grace for every step we take. Today, we thank you for the joy of Vacation Bible School and for the ways seeds of faith have been planted in young hearts. Bless every child, every family, and every volunteer who shared in this ministry. May the lessons learned and friendships formed continue to bear fruit. As we worship, remind us that the future you are leading us toward is greater than the comforts we sometimes leave behind. Give us courage to trust your promises and perseverance to keep following Christ. Strengthen us for the journey, and fill us with hope for what lies ahead. In the name of Jesus Christ, who leads us onward, we pray. Amen.

Children’s Message

Demetrio Beach Kenon

Giving Our Gifts & Tithes

Offertory

Fairest Lord Jesus    
Lowell Gustafson

Reading

Numbers 11:4-6; 14:1-4; 16:13-14a; 20:2-5; 21:4b-5

* Song

 Firm Foundation (He Won’t)

Message

The Journey
Pastor Greg Impink 

The Lord’s Prayer — UMH 895

* Song

 #369   Blessed Assurance

* Blessing & Sending

Postlude

*please stand, if you are able

Worship Schedule

• Online & In-person, Sundays @ 10:30am

Adult Studies

• Sunday Evening Bible Study on Zoom, Sunday at 7pm
• Men’s Morning Study in the Upper Room and on Zoom, 1st & 3rd Thursday @ 6:30am
• Women’s Bible Study on Zoom, Thursday at 10am

For more information on any of these studies or events, please check our Weekly.