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November 23, 2025
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay
Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Grace to you and peace from God who is and who was and who is to come and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.
To Christ who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Stewardship Message:
Mark Frans
Call to Worship:
Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! I myself will gather my flock and bring them back to their fold.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
I will raise up for David a righteous branch, who shall reign and deal wisely and execute justice and righteousness in the land.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
God will give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us to give light to those who sit in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
* Hymn 267 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
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Confession of Sin:
Gracious Lord, we are quick to identify our enemies and slow to name the ways we hurt others. You lead us in the ways of righteousness, and yet we prefer to walk our own path. We are called to follow your lead in creating a beloved community, yet we idolize wealth and power. Heal us and help us, O God. Turn us from the ways of sin, the means that create unjust ends. Grant that we may seek to be for others
what you are for us: a source of light on the way to peace.
Silence for personal confession.
* Assurance of Pardon:
The Lord gives light to those who dwell in darkness and guides our every step in the path of salvation.
In the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.
* Song of Praise #647 “Give Thanks”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
* Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination:
Worship Leader
First Scripture:
Jeremiah 23:1-6
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Anthem:
PCM Chancel Choir
Second Scripture:
Luke 1:68-79
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Time for the Children:
Kathy Sutula
Sermon:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn 274 “You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd”
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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 #384 “Soon and Very Soon”
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* Charge & Blessing
… And now may the holy triune God, the visible and invisible, guide our feet, strengthen our hands, and fortify our hearts this day and evermore. In the name of the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer.
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.