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October 19, 2025
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Cleveland Evans – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Call to Worship:
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when, just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow and destroy,
so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the Lord.
I will put my law within the people, and I will write it on their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.
We will continue in what we have learned and firmly believe:
Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth, and God will grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night.
* Hymn 612 “We Praise You, O God”
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Confession of Sin:
Grace-filled God, we confess that we pursue our own needs, neglecting the needs of others. We pursue our own desires, while slowly destroying the gifts of your creation. We deflect the call to ministry, ignoring the cries of those in need. We are drawn to proclaim the gospel, yet live it out only at our convenience. Have mercy on us, O God. Open our eyes to the truth of the gospel that, whatever the time or wherever we are, we may fully embody your love and justice for all the world.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
Whoever we are, wherever we are, however we are, we belong to God. Through Jesus Christ, God cleanses us from all unrighteousness and leads us from sin. People of God, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.
* Song of Praise #717 “For the Life That You Have Given”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
Beverly Shelton – Worship Leader
First Scripture:
Luke 18:1-8
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
“Morning Song”
PCM Bells
Second Scripture:
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 688 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
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Pastoral Prayer
Congregation Response: Hear our prayer.
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
Cindy Denton – Stewardship Message
* Hymn #722 “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak”
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* Charge & Blessing
…And as we go, may the presence of God, the grace of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit sustain us in faith and service, now and forever.
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.