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Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.

MAY 10, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
Y.E.S. Pentecost Offering
Elliott Petersen

 

Introit:
“Because We Believe“
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Call to Worship:
Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of praise be heard! God has kept us among the living and has not let our feet slip.
We went through fire and through water, yet God has brought us out to a spacious place.
Come and hear what God has done for us, all who fear God.
Surely God has listened to us and heard our prayers! Blessed be God, who is steadfast love.

 

* Hymn #624 “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”

 

* Confession of Sin
Colleen Collins, Worship Leader
We love you imperfectly: we do not always keep your commandments. We love each other imperfectly: we hurt those you call us to love through our actions and our inaction. We love ourselves imperfectly: we struggle to believe that we are truly your children, made in your image. Forgive us. By the power of your Spirit, make us more faithful that we might live as Christ has shown us, reflecting your love and grace.

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
Because Christ lives, we also live. Not because of anything we have done, not because of our belief or faithfulness: we live because Christ lives.
This is the Christ who forgives us. This is the God who is in us. This is the Spirit who is with us. Alleluia! Praise be to God!

 

* Song of Praise #243  “Be Not Afraid”

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination
Colleen Collins, Worship Leader

 

First Reading
Acts 17:22-31

 

Second Scripture
John 14:15-21

 

Time for the Children
Hymn #627  “I Love You, Lord”
Chuck McGavren

 

Anthem
“I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry”
PCM Chancel Choir

 

Sermon
Rev. Aaron J. White | “An Abiding Presence”

 

* Hymn 318 “In Christ There Is No East or West”

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

 

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Invitation to Discipleship
Lunch Bunch

 

* Hymn #300  “We Are One in the Spirit”