Early Worship Service
September 27, 2026

Prelude

Welcome

Responsive Reading from Psalm 78
Leader: Hear my teaching, O my people; incline your ears to the words of my mouth.
People: I will open my mouth in a parable; I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.
Leader: That which we have heard and known, and what our forefathers have told us, we will not
hide from their children.
People: We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the
Lord, and the wonderful works he has done.
Leader: He worked marvels in the sight of their forefathers, in the land of Egypt, in the field of
Zoan.
People: He split open the sea and let them pass through; he made the waters stand up like
walls.
Leader: He led them with a cloud by day, and all the night through with a glow of fire.
People: He split the hard rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink as from the great deep.
ALL: He brought streams out of the cliff, and the waters gushed out like rivers.

Hymn
229 All Praise to Thee

Gospel Reading
Matthew 21: 23-32

Hymn
178 He is Lord

Prayers of the People
God of our salvation, we falter before the demands of your word and turn away from your call to
life. Pour out your mercy on us as you showed mercy to your people of old, that we may turn
from our sinfulness and walk the path of self-emptying love made known in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Hymn
121 Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne (stanzas 1, 2, & 5 only)

Choral Anthem
At the Name of Jesus

Hymn
198 At the Name of Jesus (stanzas 1 & 2 only)

Sermon
Philippians 2: 1-13

Hymn of Response
198 At the Name of Jesus (stanza 3 & 4 only)

Passing of the Peace

UBC Life

Sending

Postlude