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September 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

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September 13, 2026

He [the Word of God] became human that we might become God; and he
revealed himself through a body that we might receive an idea of the invisible
Father; and he endured insults from humans that we might inherit incorruption.
—St. Athanasius of Alexandria 

Behold, the home of God is among humans!—Revelation 21:3



Prelude

Welcome and Announcements
 

Psalm 84
How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! My soul yearns,
even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out
for the living God.
 

Responsive Call to Worship
Holy God: May the glory of the LORD fill the temple
as we gather in this place
in faith, hope and love, we gather to worship our God,
the LORD of all ages.
May the glory of the LORD touch his people as we meet here by his grace
in trust, joy and anticipation, we gather to sing
our praises to God our LORD.

 

*Opening Songs: 
 
What a Friend We Have in Jesus (#622)
What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
Even when we are discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer!

Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge--
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
thou wilt find a solace there.


Beautiful Things
All this pain
I wonder if I’ll ever find my way
I wonder if my life could really change
At all

On this earth
Could all that is lost ever be found
Could a garden come up from this ground
At all

Chorus:
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us 

All around
Hope is springing up from this old ground
Out of chaos life is being found
In You

Chorus

You make me new, you are making me new
You make me new, you are making me new

Chorus

 
Responsive Prayer of Confession
Weak though we are, 
you lift us from sin, 
where our hearts are sluggish, 
you long to come in, 
so LORD we pray let your healing begin.
Send us your Son, 
that we might be embraced in mercy.
Send us your Spirit today that we may be renewed. Amen.

 

Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:17, 21
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: 
The old has gone, the new is here! 
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, 
so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 

 

Emmanuel
In the beginning
You spoke, there was light
Your Word formed creation
And Your breath gave us life

We walked in the garden
It brought you delight
How you love to be with us
We were fully alive

Chorus:
You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel

Our fellowship broken
As we were deceived
The joy of the garden
Was now out of reach

You chose to pursue us
You longed for us still
You did not forsake us
And You never will

Chorus 

A pillar of fire
That led through the night
A cloud of your glory
No one could deny

We built you a temple
But you wanted more
You long for a people
That could be called yours

Chorus

And then in the silence
The Word became flesh
Our God dwelt among us
You gave us your best

You offered communion
You gave up your life
You rose up in victory
And healed the divide

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel 

The day is soon coming
You will be revealed
Your dream of communion
Finally fulfilled

We'll see a new heaven
We’ll walk a new earth
You will be ours, Lord
And we will be Yours

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel

In this very moment
God you are here
You're with and within us
You love to be near

Filled with your Spirit
A promise of love
A blessed assurance
Of what is to come

Chorus 
 

Kids Dismissed for Faith Explorers

Scripture— John 1:1-18 
 

Sermon
Rev. Patrick Vaughn

 

Sacred Silence

 
Celebration of Communion
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks and praise to the Lord.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
 

Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer
 

*Closing Song:

Oh, How Good It Is 
Oh, how good it is
When the family of God
Dwells together in spirit,
In faith and unity.
Where the bonds of peace,
Of acceptance and love,
Are the fruit of His presence
Here among us.

Chorus:
So with one voice we'll sing to the Lord.
And with one heart we'll live out His Word
Till the whole earth sees
The Redeemer has come,
For He dwells in the presence of His people.
 
Oh, how good it is,
On this journey we share,
To rejoice with the happy
And weep with those who mourn.
For the weak find strength,
The afflicted find grace
When we offer the blessing
Of belonging.

Chorus

Oh, how good it is
To embrace His command,
To prefer one another
Forgive as He forgives.
When we live as one,
We all share in the love
Of the Son with the Father
And the Spirit.

Chorus
 

Blessing & Sending
 

*Please stand as you are able

Musicians: Christina Po, George and Vickie Myers 

Liturgist: Colleen Orrestad

Upcoming Events and Announcements: 

Fall Cleanup: Saturday September 26th, 9am-12pm.
See the list posted in the Narthex for details on proposed activities.

Celebration of Life for Jim Cahill: Sunday September 27th at 4pm,
reception to follow. Speak to Linda Avery regarding help with
the reception. 

Harvest Festival: October 17th 11am-1pm. Join us for community building, food, and fun activities for kids and adults!

Tithes & Offerings: If you would like to make a financial offering
you can give online: https://epc-bothell.churchcenter.com/giving