Home Worship Service
February 22, 2026
Welcome! We're so glad you found your way here to use the Worship at Home guide. We always understand if you can't make it to church - whether it's sickness, weather, or anything else. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) tells us:
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Whoever the spiritual leader of your household is, lead your family through this guide by simply scrolling down through it, pausing at each section of the Order of Worship, just as we would in-person. We pray you will be blessed through this and we thank you for worshipping with us in this way. We hope to see you soon!
Announcements
- Tues: Feb. 24th - Choir Practice at 6:30pm
- Thurs: Feb. 26th - Ministry Council Meeting at 7:00pm
- Sat: Feb. 28th - Indoor Yard Sale at California at 8am
- Sun: Mar. 1st - Choir Practice after Worship
- Sat: Mar. 7th - Men's Breakfast
- Thurs: Mar.19th - Choir Practice at 6:30pm
- Sun: Mar. 22nd - Communion
- Sun: Mar. 22nd - Choir Dress Rehearsal after Worship
- Sat: Mar. 28th - Easter Egg Hunt
- Sun: Mar. 29th - Palm Sunday Easter Cantata at 10:00am
Call to Worship
Take a moment to read the following call to worship out loud from Psalm 118:8-14
“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. 10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. 11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. 12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them down. 13 I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. 14 The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”
Hymn No. 209 - "Blest Be the Tie That BInds"
Offering
Locate a bowl or a plate from your home and pass it around among anyone present. While it may take some time for that collection to make it to church, pray that God would bless the finances of our church - that we may use all that we have and all that we have for Him and His glory.
Hymn No. 206 - "The Church's One Foundation"
Prayer
BRIDGEVILLE EC CHURCH
PRAYER ANSWERS AND REQUESTS
FEBRUARY 22, 2026 – As updated
PRAISE THE LORD FOR:
*Lori (cousin of Keith Reed) & Mel (friend of Keith Reed), have been declared cancer free. Praise God for this awesome answer to prayer!!
*Pastor Buchanan has been doing well since his bout with pneumonia. He continues to improve and has had no falls. Praise God! Please pray for him and the family as they care for him.
PRAYER CONCERNS – PLEASE PRAY FOR:
*Christy Zaleski, friend of Susie Sing, who had a thyroidectomy to deal with thyroid cancer. The healing process is slow and painful, and she is feeling low and struggling. Please pray for her peace, comfort, and healing.
*Roger Howard lost his job of 40 years due to the business closing. Please pray that Roger will find a new job and pray for peace for Roger and Wanda as they deal with the unknown.
*Bruce and Nancy Parmer as they deal with ongoing health issues. Please pray for wisdom for their doctors and healing, comfort, and peace for the both of them.
*Jeff Sing continues to deal with hip and knee pain. Please pray for his comfort and healing.
*Duane Kirban (Diane Buchanan’s younger brother) has been under treatment for myeloma for 7 years and faces multiple ongoing side effects from the cancer meds, including losing a lot of weight. Please pray for Duane and the family and especially for wisdom for the doctors as they determine his future course of treatment.
*Jeff Gehman’s foot surgery is scheduled for March 6th. Please continue to pray for Jeff, his doctors, and a successful surgery with complete healing.
*Jim & Lou Tshudy’s son David passed away on Friday, Feb 6th. Please continue to pray for them and their family.
*Jim Ewell has passed away. Please be in prayer for his family and loved ones.
*Connie (neighbor of Wanda Howard) has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray for healing and comfort, as well as wisdom for her doctors.
*Ruth Hornberger was admitted to Lancaster General on Jan 13th and was still in the Observation Unit as of Jan 14th.
*Joyce Cramer has passed away from cancer. Please pray for her family and friends as they grieve during this difficult time.
*Shelly (sister of Kelli Parmer) recently lost her 24 y/o grandson in a car accident. But the family also has reason to praise with the recent birth of new grandson, Beckett.
*Lisa, sister of Lori and cousin of Keith Reed, is in much need of prayer. She needs a liver transplant and has heart problems and COPD.
*Conestoga Christian School. Please join them in prayer every day at 10:05 with a focus on 2 Cor 10:5 “Take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
*Jim, Keith Reed’s nephew, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and peace, comfort, and healing for Jim as he goes through treatment.
…those in treatment for cancer.
Terry Shepard, Kristen Frick, Ruth Ann Troop, Duane Kirban, Keith Miller, Keith Reed’s cousin Earl Martin, Barb King.
…those who have lost loved ones.
Walt Shirk and family.
…those recuperating, in PT or continued health concerns.
Jean Glassey, Shirley Good, Karen Hall, Mel Hornberger, Andrew & Laura Funt, Dottie Norton and sister Doris, Ryan Leaper
OTHER CONCERNS – PETITION THE LORD WITH OR FOR:
*Adult children who need to trust and walk with Christ.
Sermon - "Ministry and Hostility"
If you would like, a printable notes sheet can be found here: https://www.bridgevillechurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Acts2.pdf Otherwise, feel free to take notes in a notebook of your choice
Chorus - "What a Day That Will Be"
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Closing
At this point, the service would normally conclude. Because of the "small group" nature of worshipping at home, it is fitting to enter into a time of discussion. Please take some time to answer the following questions as a group:
1. Where have you seen, or personally experienced, hostility coming from inside of the Church? What effect did that have on you or others?
2. How have you experienced hostility from outside of the Church that impacted your ability or desire to share the Gospel? What was your reaction to that?
Worship at Home
Thank you for worshipping with us at home! Please fill out this form to let us know that you joined us today.
Benediction
Take a moment to read the following benediction out loud from Romans 15:13:
“13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Closing
At this point, the service would normally conclude. Because of the "small group" nature of worshipping at home, it is fitting to enter into a time of discussion. Please take some time to answer the following questions as a group:
1. Where have you seen, or personally experienced, hostility coming from inside of the Church? What effect did that have on you or others?
2. How have you experienced hostility from outside of the Church that impacted your ability or desire to share the Gospel? What was your reaction to that?
