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Mosaic United Methodist Church
August 30, 2026

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Prelude

We Have Come to Praise Your Name (Berry)

Follow Along with Choir - click to expand

Verse 1
Lord, we have gathered in this place,
thankful for Your love,
rememb'ring the sacrifice You made,
knowing the precious price that You paid.
Lord, accept our praise,
accept our song of praise.

Chorus
We have come to praise Your name;
we stand in awe of You.
With humbleness of heard
we pledge our lives anew.
To You and You alone we lift our hearts
before your throne,
as we worship Your holy name.

Chorus
We have come to praise Your name;
we stand in awe of You.
With humbleness of heart,
we pledge our lives anew.
To You and You alone we lift our hearts
before your throne,
as we worship Your holy name.

Bridge
Sing glory, sing glory to God.
Alleluia, praise Your name.

Chorus
We have come to praise Your name;
we stand in awe of You.
With humbleness of heart,
we pledge our lives anew.
To You and You alone we lift our hearts
befor Your throne,
as we worship Your holy name,
as we worship Your holy name.
We have come to praise Your name,
praise Your name!

Welcome, Announcements, and Greetings

Upcoming Events - click to expand

Check our online calendar for the latest information.

Today:

  • Church Council (after services)
  • The Mentor Collective Orientation (9:30) - Click for More Info
  • Youth Group Meeting (with Surprise!) 4-6 PM

Sign-Up Opportunities:

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Invite MiddleGround Bowling at Bowlero (20s 30s & 40s)
Monday, August 31, 2026, 7:00-9:00
Bowlero (19102 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070)

Invite Midweek Meals at Giuseppe's Restaurant & Pizzeria (50's Plus)
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:00-7:30
Giuseppe's Restaurant & Pizzeria 8320 Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379)

Affirmation of Faith

from the United Church of Canada UMH 883

We are not alone, we live in God's world.

We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God.

We are called to be the Church:
to celebrate God's presence,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.

We are not alone.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

Worship through Song

Song Of Redemption (King/Sheets)

Verse 1
When I was an outcast, You said I belong.
You wrote a melody with all of my wrongs.
When my eyes were opened to all I had done,
I saw my sin, but You heard a song.

Verse 2
A song of redemption came forth on the cross.
You said it is finished; it is wrtten in blood.
You gave us a new name; we're daughters and sons.
Now we are raising this song to respond.

Chorus
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Glorify His name forever.
It is Jesus, it is Jesus.
You have turned it all around.

Verse 3
Now we've been given this victory song,
that You're still writing as Your Kingdom comes.
Our hearts are open to all You can do,
'cause You're the composer and we're singing to You.

Chorus (2x)
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Glorify His name forever.
It is Jesus, it is Jesus.
You have turned it all around.

Bridge (3x)
You make all things new.
You make all things new.
You make all things new.
I saw my sin, but You heard a song.

Tag
I saw my sin, but You heard a song.

Chorus
Hallelujah, hallelujah.
Glorify His name forever.
It is Jesus, it is Jesus.
You have turned it all around.

Bridge
You make all things new.
You make all things new.
You make all things new.
I saw my sin, but You heard a song.

Tag
I saw my sin, but You heard a song.

Congregational Prayer & Lord's Prayer

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 trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.

Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me (City Alight Music)

Verse 1
What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer.
There is no more for heaven now to give.
He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom,
my steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace.
To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus.
For my life is wholly bound to His.
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Verse 2
The night is dark, but I am not forsaken,
for by my side the Savior, He will stay.
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing,
for in my need, his power is displayed.
To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me.
Through the deepest valley He will lead.
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Verse 3
No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven,
the future sure, the price, it has been paid.
For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon,
and He was raised to overthrow the grave.
To this I hold: my sin has been defeated.
Jesus now, and ever, is my plea.
Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Verse 4
With every breath I long to follow Jesus,
for He has said that He will bring me home.
And day by day I know he will renew me
until I stand with joy before the throne.
To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus.
All the glory evermore to Him.
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Ending
To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus.
All the glory evermore to Him.
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Scripture Reading

Acts 6:1-7 (NRSV) [Read in Context]

1Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. 2And the twelve called together the whole community of the disciples and said, It is not right that we should neglect the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task, 4while we, for our part, will devote ourselves to prayer and to serving the word. 5What they said pleased the whole community, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, together with Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. 6They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.

7The word of God continued to spread; the number of the disciples increased greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.

The word of God for the people of God.

All: Thanks be to God!

Sermon

Pastor Shuler Sitsch

Offering

Love Has Made Us One (Crane, Nolan)

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Chorus
One Lord, one faith, one heart,
one Spirit, and one God and Father of us all.
One Lord, one faith, one heart,
one Spirit, and one church, united in the call!
We break the bread. We share the wine.
With ev'ry taste, our hearts reminded of one hope.
God's love has made us one.

Verse
At this sacred moment, we gather in His grace.
Many are our voices, yet one song of praise.
We worship and remember the wonders God has done.
We marvel at His mercy, how His love has made us one.
His love has made us one!

Chorus
One Lord, one faith, one heart,
one Spirit, and one God and Father of us all.
One Lord, one faith, one heart,
one Spirit, and one church, united in the call!
We break the bread. We share the wine.
With ev'ry taste, our heart reminded of one hope,
God's love has made us one.

Ending
[God's love has made us one.]
One Lord, one faith, one heart.
[God's love has made us one.]
One Lord, one faith, one heart.
God's love has made us one.

Doxology

Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow UMC 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him, all creatures here below;
praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Benediction

This morning's flowers are given in honor of Mike Long's, Travis Daugherty's, and Carrie Arnold's birthdays today!


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Our Values

Inspiring Inclusion: We believe that there is a seat at the table for everyone. We seek to create an environment where all are not only made to feel welcome but also experience a sense of belonging.

Authentic Community: We believe that God calls us to be in community with one another with our full selves. We seek to create community, in small and large groups, where all people can bring their full selves and grow alongside one another.

Joyful Service: We believe that God calls us to serve alongside our neighbors to further the Kingdom of God on earth. We seek to find new and innovative ways to meet the needs of our community to guarantee equity and justice for all God's people.