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November 2, 2025
All Saints Sunday

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
Debby Marsh – Hungerl Rellief Action Team 
Connie Ludwig – PW Craft Fair & Bake Sale

 

Call to Worship:
In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of the one who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will.
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing praise in the assembly of the faithful.
So that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory.
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing praise in the assembly of the faithful.
For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with victory.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing praise in the assembly of the faithful.
The holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom
and possess it forever, forever and ever.
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing praise in the assembly of the faithful.

 

* Hymn 457 “How Happy Are the Sainds of God”
Please see screens for lyrics.

 

Confession of Sin:
God of the ages, as we remember the saints who have gone before us, we are grateful for their witness and humbled by their example. Though they have marked well the path of faith, following in that way is hard for us. We drift and waver. We resist and rebel. Remind us that the saints before us were not perfect, just forgiven, and saved by grace. We ask for that forgiveness, and we pray for the courage to trust in that grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Silence for personal confession

 

* Assurance of Pardon:
The hope to which we are called is the glorious inheritance of all the saints, the immeasurable greatness of God’s power for us who believe. This is good news!
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

 

* Song of Praise #647  “Give Thanks”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.

 

* Passing the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination:
Sarah Greer – Worship Leader

 

First Scripture:
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

 

Anthem: 
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Second Scripture:
Luke 19:1-10
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

 

Time for the Children:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

* Hymn 731 “Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm”
Please see screens for lyrics.

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregation Response: Hear our prayer.

 

Invitation to Discipleship

 

The Lord’s Supper:
Invitation
Great Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. 
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. 
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.  
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
…Therefore we praise you, joining the song of the universal church and the heavenly choir:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,
Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.
…great is the mystery of faith: 
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
…God of glory, now and forever.
Amen

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.

The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled.
The Communion of the People.
The Prayer After Communion. 

 

* Hymn #326  “For All Saints”
Please see screens for lyrics.

 

* Charge & Blessing
Friends, let us remember the call of Jesus: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you. Do to others as you would have them do to you. And as we go, may the God of our Lord Jesus Christ give to each of us a spirit of wisdom and revelation to live in hope today and always.
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,” “Invitation to the Lord’s Table,” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year C, Volume 2. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. “Words of Institution,” the liturgy spoken when “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled,” and “The Prayer after Communion” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. 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.