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June 22, 2025
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Kristen Oertell – The Welcome Table
Call to Worship:
When we long for your presence,
you are there with us, O source of comfort.
When we face dangers and perils,
you are there for us, O source of strength.
When we need to do justice,
you are there within us, O source of courage.
So we come with songs and praises,
that all the ends of the earth and all the families of the nations may know of your love. Let us praise God!
* Hymn 318 ”In Christ There Is No East or West”
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Confession of Sin:
God of Grace, we have harmed your children whom you love. Because we do not understand them, we segregate them, we reject them, we demonize them,
and we hurt them. Forgive us, in your infinite love, and teach us to welcome
all of your children until our hospitality is as wide as your mercy. Help us to understand others as we wish to be understood. Guide us to love one another
as you love us.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
TBelieve the good news of the gospel:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
* Song of Praise #288 “Spirit of the Living God”
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* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
First Scripture:
Galatians 3:23-29
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
“Jesus, Lover of My Soul”
Soloist: William Miller
Second Scripture:
Luke 8:26-39
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Kathy Sutula
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 169 “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
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Pastoral Prayer:
Congregation Response: Have mercy on us.
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.
Invitation to Discipleship
* Hymn #493 “Now There Is No Male or Female
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* Charge & Blessing
…and as we go, may God feed us; Christ protect us; and the Spirit live in us and wash over us with the love of God.
Alleluia! Amen!
* Music for departing
Today’s Scripture readings are from the Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation. © 2007 Priests for Equality.
Liturgy for today’s worship service is adapted with permission from the following sources: “Prayer for Illumination” and “Blessing” from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year C, Volume 2 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to Discipleship” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year C, Volume 1. © 2021 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. All other liturgy from Call to Worship, Vol 58.1 © 2024 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.