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November 16, 2025
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Peace Message
Introit
Call to Worship:
I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating.
O sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things.
God has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness.
I will rejoice and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard.
O sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things.
God has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness.
No more shall there be an infant that lives but a few days an old person who does not live out a lifetime.
O sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things.
God has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness.
They shall not labor in vain or bear children for calamity; for they and their descendants shall be offspring blessed by the Lord. Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.
O sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things.
God has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness.
* Hymn 620 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”
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Confession of Sin: Michael Osborn, Worship Leader
Majestic Creator, we fail to believe we carry your image and we fail to behave as those who belong to you. Mighty Savior, we turn from your path of sacrificial love and we turn toward our personal preferences. Merciful Spirit, we forget your call to righteousness and we forget our need of you. In our sinfulness, triune God, we seek now your forgiveness, praying that you will relieve the burden of our regrets by the power of your patient love.
Silence for personal confession
* Assurance of Pardon:
God is creating new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered. They shall not even cross God’s mind. Be glad and rejoice forever in what God is creating: newness of life.
In Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God and to one another. Alleluia!
* Song of Praise #647 “Give Thanks”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
Michael Osborn – Worship Leader
First Scripture:
Isaiah 12
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
PCM Bell Choir
Second Scripture:
Luke 21:5-19
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 463 “How Firm a Foundation”
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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
* Hymn #378 “We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom”
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* Charge & Blessing
Beloved of God, do not be weary in doing what is right. Resist becoming comfortable with the way things are. Do not fear the opposition that will come from living into God’s promises. And now may the God of our salvation, our strength and our comfort, guard our hearts and minds this day and evermore.
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.