Order of Service

August 2nd, 2026

Prelude

Approaching God

Call to Worship: George Sarkissian

Prayer: Erin Brasher (English)

Songs of Worship:

How Great You Are

All Must Be Well

In Christ Alone

Hearing God 

Scripture Reading: Erin Brasher (English)

Genesis 22:1-14 (ESV)

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. 5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy[a] will go over there and worship and come again to you.” 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” 8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.

9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”;[b] as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.

Sermon: The Request, The Response and the Redeemer - Peter Ong

Responding to God

Final Song: God So Loved

Sent By God

Closing


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Looking Ahead

  • PNC Nominations (deadline: July 31)
  • Summer Dates for Coffee Hour & Children's Ministry
  • Fall Life Groups

 

We’re excited for a fun summer ahead! Here is our Children’s Ministry Summer Schedule to help families plan and know what to expect for Family Worship Sundays and Children’s Ministry class dates.

The dates highlighted in yellow (July 5, July 12, August 23, and August 30) will be our Family Worship Services, where we’ll worship together as one church family. There will be no Children’s Ministry classes on these dates, but wiggle rooms will be available.

The dates highlighted in tan (July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, and August 16) are our Summer Children’s Ministry class dates. During these services, children 3rd grade and up will join the main worship service, while Babies–Pre-K–2nd Grade will continue in Children’s Ministry classes. 

Questions? Reach out to mirjam@uptowncommunitychurch.com

 
JOIN A LIFE GROUP
Our Life Groups are currently on a summer break and will start again in September.
 
We’re excited to launch a new family & kid-friendly Life Group this fall! This group will be a place where families can build meaningful friendships, encourage one another, grow in faith, and create connections, while kids have opportunities to make friends too.

Whether you’re new to our church or have been here for years, we’d love for you to be part of this community. Meetings will begin in September, and we’re currently gathering interest as we plan for the year ahead.

If you’d like to join or learn more, please let us know by filling out the interest form by August 15th so we can prepare accordingly. For more information, please contact the leaders, Gabe at gabe.gutierrez13@gmail.com or Johnny at johnny.c.armstrong@gmail.com

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For more information about how to join a Life Group, please contact Mirjam at mirjam@uptowncommunitychurch.com or fill out the interest form below.
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