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Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.
MAY 3, 2026
Music for Gathering:
“Our Paschal Lamb”
Brian Jay & Diane Diffey, flute
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Earth Care Action Team
Introit:
“I Come with Joy“
Diane Diffey, flute
PCM Chancel Choir
Call to Worship:
Christ is a living stone, precious in God’s sight, and on him we build our lives.
We are God’s people, and we proclaim God’s mighty acts, for we have been called out of darkness and into the light.
Once we were not a people, but now we are God’s people; once we had not received mercy,
but now we have received mercy.
With hearts lifted in praise, we come to worship.
* Hymn #4 “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
* Confession of Sin
Beverly Shelton, Worship Leader
Christ, our way, our truth, our life you have shown us the way, so clearly and fully. You have not simply told us how to live, you have shown us. But we still don’t get it. We do not believe all you have said to us; we do not trust the way you have shown us. Help us, O God. Forgive us. Open our ears to your truth, open our eyes to your way, and lead us into new life..
* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Beloved, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Jesus prepares a place for us, Jesus brings us close to him, Jesus answers us even in our unbelief.
We are God’s own people. Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
* Song of Praise #243 “Be Not Afraid”
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
Beverly Shelton, Worship Leader
First Reading
Acts 7:55-60
Second Scripture
John 14:1-14
Time for the Children
Hymn #406 “We Are Standing on Holy Ground”
Rev. Aaron J. White
Anthem
“You Are Holy” (“Prince of Peace”)
Diane Diffey, flute
PCM Chancel Choir
Sermon
Rev. Aaron J. White | “Held Beyond Fear”
* Hymn 361 “O Christ, the Great Foundation”
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
Crossroads Connection
The Lord’s Supper
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled
The Communion of the People
The Prayer After Communion
* Hymn #301 “Let Us Build a House” (“All Are Welcome”)
* Charge & Blessing
* Music for Departing
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing”
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 Discipleship” and “Charge” from Connections Worship Companion, Year A, Volume 1. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. 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.