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September 21, 2025
Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White, Pastor
Blessed be the triune God who created all things, who renews and sustains us, who pours out upon us the fullness of peace.
Amen.
Minute for Mission:
Call to Worship:
Remember, O people, the needs of the poor and the suffering of the downtrodden,
and hold to account all who are in high positions,
for God our Savior desires everyone to know the truth that they are loved.
God will raise the poor from the dust and make them sit with princes.
So let us offer supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
for the Lord is high above all nations, yet nothing is below God’s notice.
There is one God; and in Christ Jesus one mediator between God and humankind, who gave himself a ransom for all. Praise the Lord!
* Hymn #13 “The Mighty God with Power Speaks”
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* Confession of Sin:
Holy God, we confess that we are too concerned with our own peace. We seek the comfort of silence, and ignore the cries of the oppressed. We are inwardly focused, missing your call to serve the world in justice and love. Forgive us, O God. Equip us to fulfill your will for a world in which all know dignity and all are treated with equity, as your beloved children.
Silence for personal confession
Assurance of Pardon
…The good news is sure!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
Song of Praise: #328 “Praise God, All You Nations”
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* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
First Reading:
Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
Anthem:
PCM Bell Choir
Second Scripture:
Luke 16:1-13
Time for Children:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #346 “For the Healing of the Nations”
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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 #828 “For the Healing of the Nations”
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* Charge & Blessing
…the Redeemer who died for our sake, lives again by the Word of God; the Sustainer of all creation, yet breathes courage into our hearts.
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.