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June 29, 2025
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Kristen Oertell – Youth Emergency Services
Call to Worship:
In the calm waters of the ponds and the bouncing waters of the rivers,
you make a path, O God of wonders.
In the playful waters of the streams that shape every rock and the furious waters
of the whirlwinds coming down,
you make a path, O God of wonders.
We come to praise God, knowing that in the quiet and in the chaos of our lives,
you will make a path. Let us worship God!
* Hymn 407 ”Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers”
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Confession of Sin:
God of mercy, we confess that we too often give in to the yearnings of the flesh. We have impure thoughts. We idolize those who misuse power. We harbor jealousies and are quick to anger. We neglect to care for others and gratify our own desires. Forgive us, O God, and cleanse us of our sin. Lead us to ways of love, joy, and peace. Send your Spirit to engender patience, kindness, and generosity, and lead us to be gentle in our care for all of your people.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven:
Thanks be to God.
* Song of Praise #288 “Spirit of the Living God”
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* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
First Scripture:
Luke 9:51-62
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
“Life’s Railway to Heaven”
Organ & Piano Duet: Brian Jay & Nick Behrens
Second Scripture:
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Kathy Egr
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 308 “O God in Whom All Life Begins”
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The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
Hattie RuthAnn Cook,
Daughter of Christopher and Brianna Cook
The Presentation
Profession of Faith
Thanksgiving Over the Water
The Baptism
Laying On of Hands
Welcome
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 #331 “God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”
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* Charge & Blessing
…The Holy Spirit fills our bellies with fire, and our hearts with joy.
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.