February 22, 2026 - First Sunday of Lent Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Travis Organist: Patrick Bier, Minister of Music Choir Director: Kris Barnes Call To Worship Welcome & Announcements Prelude-Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days Jeffrey Honoré Confession & Forgiveness (pg 94) Gathering Song - #325 I want Jesus to walk with me Apostolic Greeting & Kyrie (pg 147) Prayer of the Day  Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil  and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and  when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives  and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  First Lesson - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Responsive Reading - Psalm 32 (10) Second Lesson - Romans 5:12-19   Children's Sermon Gospel Acclimation One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4) Gospel Reading Pastor: The holy gospel according to Luke. Response: Glory to you, O Lord. Scripture -Matthew 4:1-11   Pastor:  ...The gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon Hymn of the Day -  #316  O Lord, throughout these forty days Apostle's Creed (pg 105) Prayers of Intercession (pg 152) Sharing of the Peace Offertory- Choir Hope of the World          Lloyd Larson Offertory Response - #182 The Great Thanksgiving (pg 152) Sanctus (pg 153) Eucharistic Prayer (pg 153) Lord's Prayer (pg 154) Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) (pg 154) Table Blessing Post Communion Hymn-#616 Post Communion Prayer (pg 155) Blessing Sending Song- #609 Chief of sinners though I be Dismissal of the Congregation - Response: Thanks be to God. Postlude- Andante    Flor Peeters Thank you for worshiping with us today.  Readings for this Week: Mon – Feb 23 1 Kings 19:1-8 Hebrews 2:10-18 Psalm 32  Tue – Feb 24 Genesis 4:1-16 Hebrews 4:14–5:10 Psalm 32  Wed – Feb 25 Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28 Matthew 18:10-14 Psalm 32  Thu – Feb 26 Isaiah 51:1-3 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Psalm 121  Fri – Feb 27 Micah 7:18-20 Romans 3:21-31 Psalm 121  Sat – Feb 28 Isaiah 51:4-8 Luke 7:1-10 Psalm 121