* Denotes all are invited to stand.
Bold text indicates portions of the service to be spoken or sung by the congregation.
June 7, 2026
Music for Gathering:
“Andante“
Brian Jay
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
Minute for Mission:
Welcome Table
Introit:
“Brethren We Have Met to Worship“
Kristen Oertell & Ellery Ruebendall, bells
Call to Worship:
Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous.
We will praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song.
We will praise the Lord!
For the Lord has done great things.
We will praise the Lord!
* Hymn #26 “Earth and All Stars”
* Confession of Sin
Merciful God we acknowledge our guilt, and seek your face and your forgiveness. For we have not offered steadfast love to you or each other. We have not moved forward in faith, but have allowed ourselves to be stifled by fear. Revive us, raise us up, that we might live before you, rejoicing in the knowledge of your love.
* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
People of God, hear and believe the good news: Christ came to bring healing, forgiveness, and new life to all who sin and suffer.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
* Song of Praise #390 “Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord!”
* Passing of the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
First Reading
Genesis 12:1-9
Second Scripture
Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Time for the Children
Hymn #399 “God Welcome All”
Rev. Aaron J. White
Anthem
“Symphonia on Hyfrydol”
Kristen Oertell & Ellery Ruebendall, bells
Sermon
“The Perfect Plan for Imperfect People”
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response: Hear our prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
* Hymn #684 (tune of “Rock of Ages”) “Faith Begins Letting Go”
* Charge & Blessing
* 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 A, Volume 1 © 2013 Westminster John Knox Press. “Call to Worship,” “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.