Sunday, August 16, 2026

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Worship live on Sundays in person at 10:00 am
or online via YouTube at 11:00 am.

PHILIPPIANS

Philippians 3:7-8a
 Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

Leader: light print / People: bold print / * Please stand as you are able.

GATHERING MUSIC
“I Sing with Joy and Gladness”
Nils Frykman
led by Erin and Cynthia

GOD WELCOMES US
We share Community Life & greet each other.
Kids worship bags are available in the back.

WE DIRECT OUR MINDS TO GOD
DECLARING OUR UNITY IN WORSHIP
Psalm 16:7-9 and 11
I bless the Lord, who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
I keep the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
You show me the path of life. In Your presence there is fullness of joy; in Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

PRAYER SEEKING GOD’S PRESENCE
Truly amazing God, we rejoice that none of the story has lost its edge, that the great words and realities of the gospel are freedom, light, love, grace, the cross, the crown, the throne. By the power of Your Spirit, make us bold again to reach out and take Your treasures of new life through the inspiration of this time of worship. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
“I Sing with Joy and Gladness”
hymnal #498

GOD, WE’RE LISTENING
Jeremiah 23:1-8    
read by Gregory Sager

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture! says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who shepherd my people: It is you who have scattered My flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend to you for your evil doings, says the Lord. Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock out of all the lands where I have driven them, and I will bring them back to their fold, and they shall be fruitful and multiply. I will raise up shepherds over them who will shepherd them, and they shall no longer fear or be dismayed, nor shall any be missing, says the Lord.

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will live in safety. And this is the name by which he will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.”

Therefore the days are surely coming, says the Lord, when it shall no longer be said, “As the Lord lives who brought the people of Israel up out of the land of Egypt,” but “As the Lord lives who brought out and led the offspring of the house of Israel out of the land of the north and out of all the lands where He had driven them.” Then they shall live in their own land.

SINGING OUR LOVE TO GOD
* “In Christ Alone”
Keith Getty / Stuart Townsend © 2001 Thankyou Music

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Children are invited to the front.

After the message, children may go to children may go to the gym. A parent from the church supervises.

MESSAGE
Philippians 3:1-11
Changing the Scorecard
Pastor Ryan

SINGING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD
* “Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord”
hymnal #342

GOD HELP US
Prayer

We conclude with the Lord’s Prayer:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

THANKING GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS
We offer God a portion of our money as a way to say we love God, and desire to encourage the ministry & mission of the church.

giving opportunities: ravenscov.org/giving/
Zelle^® to: giving@ravenscov.org

MUSIC FOR REFLECTION
“Give Thanks”
Henry Smith
led by Erin and Cynthia

SINGING OUR THANKSGIVING & ADORATION
* Praise God from whom all blessings flow 
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
hymnal #48

SINGING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD
* “King of Love”
Adam Palmer | Jonathan Smith | Matthew Hein | Stephanie Kulla | Stuart Garrard © 2013 All Essential Music; Be Essential Songs; I Am “They” Publishing; Jingram Music Publishing; So Essential Tunes; Stugio Music Publishing

THE LAST GOOD WORD   
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

MUSIC ENDS OUR COMMUNAL CONVERSATION WITH GOD
In Dulci Jubilo
Johann Sebastian Bach  
led by Cynthia

GOD INVITES US TO GATHER AGAIN
We’ll be back here for worship next Sunday. We hope you can join us.
Information on ravenscov.org.

Year-Round 10:00 AM Sunday Worship
The Leadership Team of Ravenswood Covenant has decided to move the Sunday worship schedule permanently to
10:00 am on a year-round basis. This means that there will not be the usual change back to an 11:00 am worship schedule for the school year starting at Labor Day weekend. Instead, Sunday morning worship at Ravenswood Covenant will remain at the 10:00 am hour throughout the upcoming school year. Sunday School and Faith Forum will now begin at 9:00 am when they return in September.

Cooler Sunday
During the three summer months, on the fourth Sunday of the month, Ravenswood Covenant hosts what we call “Cooler Sunday” during coffee hour. Folks from the church will grill hamburgers and hot dogs outside, and the church will provide drinks as well, while the rest of the congregation is asked to bring sides and desserts to pass. Our third and final Cooler Sunday of 2026 takes place next week, on August 23. We hope you’ll take part!

Prayer and blessing night for singles
Looking for a place to connect, be encouraged, and grow in faith? Join us for a special evening of worship, fellowship, and sharing God’s blessings together!

* We meet every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month
* Open to singles of all ages
* Enjoy worship, meaningful connection, and encouragement
* Light dinner will be served

Come as you are, and let’s grow together in faith and community!

Please RSVP by Thursday noon with the church office at 773-784-7091 or office@ravenswoodcov.org.

We can’t wait to see you there!




Farmers market help needed
We had a fine day weatherwise for the farmers market on Wednesday, and 662 adult visitors showed up to shop and enjoy the community in our parking lot. As usual, the neighborhood’s children were out in droves, enjoying the bounce house, the art tent, and the science table.

This season we are invited to participate in the newness of the movement of the Spirit! New relationships. New bounce house. New community art projects.

Join us in this mission and ministry by signing up to:

· Be a prayer partner
· Help facilitate an activity
· Show up and be present
· Set up or clean up
· Contribute to our needs list

Sign-up sheets and a needs list are available today! Questions? Please see Bekah Carlson or Leslie Hodgkinson.



RECC church directory
It has been quite some time since Ravenswood Covenant produced a church directory, and the church’s Leadership Team would like to create a new one to aid our attendees with getting to know each other and being able to contact each other. You can help us out by scanning the QR code above or by clicking on this Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/GD7ZeLUCamXxAjV76 . Thanks for participating!

NEW MUSICIANS – NEW VENUE – MAESTRO RON ARDEN – FEATURING OUR OWN CYNTHIA ARDEN – GLORIOUS AMERICAN MUSIC – FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY



Scripture for next Sunday
Jeremiah 29:4-14
Philippians 3:12-4:1

If you enjoy reading scripture out loud, please sign up to read scripture in worship. The sign-up sheet is on the table in the back of the sanctuary, or you can talk with Pastor Ryan or Gregory Sager.

RECC weekly newsletter
Ravenswood Covenant has a weekly newsletter that keeps you informed of all of the church’s ongoing and upcoming events and programs, as well as the church’s prayer list, calendar, giving information, and updates about Covenant Harbor and Covenant Point. If you would like to be added to the email list for the newsletter, please speak to Gregory Sager or call the church office.

Parking spaces available
Do you know someone who needs a place to park in the Ravenswood neighborhood? Ravenswood Covenant Church is currently leasing space in its parking lot. Parking is $60 per space per month for non-members, and is available for day/evening, overnight, or both. For more information, please contact the church office at 773-784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.

Thursday evening Bible study
Our Thursday night Bible study just began our look at the Acts of the Apostles. The Bible study meets in the upstairs lounge at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Gregory Sager in the church office at (773) 784-7091 or office@ravenscov.org.

* Cynthia Arden
* Nikolas Arden
* the Binag family
* Messian Burgos
* Shirley Deliberto
* Veronica Clarke
* Frank Coszach
* Vira Coszach
* Sandra Gooden
* Rosa Hamilton
* Trevor Hanks
* Ron Koehn
* Esther Laraya
* Mary McKirchy
* Maria Paulette
* Heidi Perioli
* Brianna Randall
* Mark Safstrom
* Kris Sahlberg
* Mary Smith
* Dorinne Tamras
* Lauren Vilardo
* Eric Warren
* Lydia Warrens

Our church exists to love and worship God, and love and care for others. By God’s grace, we commit to help people find and follow Jesus Christ through the guidance of His Spirit and His word.