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October 12, 2025
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Chuck McGavren – PCM Christmas Card
Call to Worship:
Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of God’s name; give God glorious praise.
Say to God:
How awesome are your deeds!
Because of your great power, your enemies cringe before you.
All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you, sing praises to your name.
Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have understanding. God’s praise endures forever.
* Hymn 643 “Now Thank We All Our God”
Please see screens for lyrics.
Confession of Sin:
Compassionate Christ, you send us to cure the sick, but we blame the sick for their choices. You ask us to restore the unclean, but we separate them into high risk pools. You compel us to raise the dead, but we insist some are beyond help. In your patient and persistent mercy, forgive us, O Lord. Teach us to heal without condition and help without limitation. Enable us to love one another as you love us, that as recipients of unmerited grace, we may freely shower care upon all people.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
In the name of the One who restores the lost, raises the dead, and reigns on high,
I proclaim to you that that your sins are forgiven. Believe the good news of the
gospel,
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven, healed, and made whole.
* Song of Praise #717 “For the Life That You Have Given”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
Jean Koerten – Worship Leader
First Scripture:
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
Second Scripture:
Luke 17:11-19
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Chuck McGavren
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 432 “How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord”
Please see screens for lyrics.
Pastoral Prayer
Congregation Response: Hear our prayer.
Invitation to Discipleship
Sue Skeans – Stewardship Message
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 #700 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
Please see screens for lyrics.
* Charge & Blessing
… and may the Holy Spirit help us to remain faithful, giving thanks to God our whole life long.
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 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.