Fort King Presbyterian Church

Bulletin 02/08/2026

THE CELEBRATION OF OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH
Fort King Presbyterian Church
February 8th, 2026 + Scout Sunday

Fort King Presbyterian Church Mission Statement
The mission of Fort King Presbyterian Church is to build a loving community of people living andgrowing in faith as we work for justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God in the world. Fort King Presbyterian Church welcomes all people of any age, gender, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status, or disability into the full life and membership of this congregation.

We Gather to Worship God

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT FOR MISSION Legacy Project Jon Ohlman
Scout Sunday Bob Schlegel

PRELUDE Morning Has Broken English Folk Tune

We Prepare to Hear the Word

CALL TO WORSHIP A Litany for Scout Sunday Insert
*HYMN OF PRAISE, #353 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCK
(verses 1-3)
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of wisdom and firm foundations,
you call us to build our lives on the solid rock of your Word.
Yet we confess that too often we choose the easier path
the shifting sands of convenience, comfort, or fear.
You teach us to listen deeply and act with courage,
but we admit that we sometimes hear without doing,
plan without following through,
and promise without staying the course.
You set before us the way of integrity, service, and compassion,
yet we confess the moments when we have turned inward,
ignored a neighbor in need, or failed to stand for what is right.
Forgive us, Lord.
Strengthen our character, steady our steps,
and help us become people who not only hear your teachings
but live them
so that when the storms rise and the winds blow,
our lives may stand firm in you. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON Psalm 31:3
Take heart, God is our rock and our fortress, and the Holy One
has stored up an abundance of goodness for those who take refuge in him.

*PASSING THE PEACE

*RESPONSE, #353, v.4 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCK
When he shall come trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found,
Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand; all over ground is sinking sand;
all other ground is sinking sand.

We Hear the Word of God

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Deuteronomy 30:11-19 Choose Life!

HYMN OF FAITH, #463 How Firm a Foundation FOUNDATION
(verses 1-3)
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 7:13-29 Hearers and Doers

SERMON Do This. Not That! Rev. Bob Scott
(On the Mountain with the Messiah, Part 4)

We Respond to the Word with Gratitude

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH My Commitment as a Christian
Im part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power.
The die is cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made.
Im a disciple of Jesus.
I wont let up, look back, slow down, back away, or be still
I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, meander in the maze of mediocrity,
or pander at the pool of popularity.
I must go till He comes, give till I drop, and work till He stops me;
and when he comes for his own, he will have no problem recognizing me
my banner will be clear.
(found in the office of a young pastor in Zimbabwe, edited)

*ANTHEM Run, Run, Children The Chancel Choir

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDS PRAYER

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES

OFFERTORY As the Deer Marty Nystrom

*RESPONSE More Precious Than Silver MORE PRECIOUS
Lord, you are more precious than silver;
Lord, you are more costly than gold;
Lord, you are more beautiful than diamonds;
And nothing I desire compares with you.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

We Are Sent to Share Christs Love

*CLOSING HYMN I Have Decided to Follow Jesus ASSAM
I have decided to follow Jesus, Tho none go with me, I still will follow,
I have decided to follow Jesus, Tho none go with me, I still will follow,
I have decided to follow Jesus, Tho none go with me, I still will follow,
No turning back, no turning back. No turning back, no turning back.

Will you decide now to follow Jesus,
Will you decide now to follow Jesus,
Will you decide now to follow Jesus,
No turning back, no turning back.

*INVITATION AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE

[* indicates all should rise in body, or in spirit]

Assisting with Todays Service:
Fort King Ministers: All our members and friends
Worship Leaders: Pastor Bob,Judith Bullen
Executive Assistant: Mary Wald
Music Director: John Leschak
Flowers: Matthew Kemnitz and Nancy Regan
Ushers: January: Presbyterian Women
Zoom Host: Hal Brown, A/V Operator: Sally Layendecker
Nursery: Tammy Kesslar and Marlene Wittenwyler