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March 15th, 2026
Music for Gathering:
“Incantations of Synagogue Chants”
Brian Jay, Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Rainbow House
Ann DeLashmutt
Introit:
“Come Christian’s Join to Sing”
PCM Bell Choir
Call to Worship:
We are children of light,
rejoicing in everything good and right and true.
We worship the Lord who heals, liberates, and raises us from the dead.
In the dream of the beloved community of God, we are awake, and we stand in the light of Christ.
* Hymn #182 “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
* Confession of Sin
Chuck McGavren, Worship Leader
God of compassion and mercy, we sometimes fail to see what you are doing in the world. We want you to act in ways we predict, but we forget: you do what is good, not what is expected. Forgive us when we do not recognize your miracles. Forgive us when we doubt the wisdom of your actions. Most of all, forgive us when we do not respond to your call, ignoring what we need to do to show the world your love and grace.
* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Jesus restores our souls and leads us in right paths for his name’s sake.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we will dwell in the house of the Lord our whole lives long.
* Song of Praise #695 “Change My Heart, O God”
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
Chuck McGavren, Worship Leader
First Reading
1 Samuel 16:1-13
Second Scripture
John 9
Time for the Children
Hymn #743 “O God, You Are My God” (Step by Step)
Kathy Sutula
Anthem
“When I survey the Wonderous Cross”
PCM Bell Choir
Sermon
“From Confessing to Advocating”
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #796 “We Come to You for Healing, Lord”
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
James Shapland Hamill, Son of Grant and Chelsea Hamill
The Presentation
Hymn #491 (v. 1)
Hymn #491 (v.2)
Profession of Faith
Thanksgiving Over the Water
The Baptism
Laying On of Hands
Welcome
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer.
* Hymn #767 “Together We Serve”
* Charge & Blessing
* Music for Departing
“God Will Take Care of You (v. 3)”
PCM Chancel Choir
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 A, Volume 1 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Invitation to the Lord’s Table” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Liturgy spoken during the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, “Words of Institution,” and liturgy spoken when “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All other liturgy from Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts. Vol 59.1 (online version) © 2025 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.