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August 31, 2025
Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White, Pastor
Jesus said that where two or three of us are gathered in his name, he is among us.
And also with you.
Minute for Mission:
Sandie Hanna, Peace Message
Call to Worship:
Happy are those who fear the Lord,
who delight in God’s commandments.
They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright.
Those who love God are gracious, merciful, and righteous.
They are generous, sharing freely what they have received.
It is well with those who live in justice.
Their hearts are steady; they will not be afraid.
Let us praise the Lord!
* Hymn #65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Please see screens for lyrics.
* Confession of Sin:
Merciful God, in Jesus you show us a way that is humble and that seeks the good of others. We confess that we go our own way; we elevate ourselves and ignore the needs of others. Free us from the temptation to pursue our own pleasure only. Help us to live in harmony with all your people, sharing one world and eating around one table, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Silence for personal confession
Assurance of Pardon
…This is good news!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
Song of Praise: #742 “We Will Walk with God”
(Please see screen for lyrics.)
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
First Reading:
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Anthem:
Brian Jay
Second Scripture:
Luke 14:1-14
Time for Children:
Kathy Sutula
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #372 “O for a World”
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Pastoral Prayer:
Congregation Response: Hear our prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
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.
* Hymn #770 “I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table”
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* Charge & Blessing
…Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, be with you now and always.
Alleluia! Amen!
Music for Departing
CITATIONS FOR LITURGICAL & MUSICAL ELEMENTS USED IN WORSHIP:
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 2. © 2022 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.