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June 21, 2026

 

Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist

 

Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Minute for Mission:
Birthday Challenge
Jeff Koerten

 

Introit:
“Living for Jesus“
Cleve Evans

 

Call to Worship:
When Abraham was troubled,
God said, “Do not be distressed.”
When Hagar gave up,
God said, “Do not be afraid.”
No matter what happens,
God is with us. Praise the Lord!

 

* Hymn #402 “How Lovely, Lord”

 

* Confession of Sin
Gracious God, we try to follow your word: to put others above ourselves, to remember that we are all bound together as your beloved children, to seek the common good instead of our own interests. But it is so easy for our lesser selves to get the better of us. We succumb to jealousy, vindictiveness, callousness, and indifference. In your mercy, send your healing to those we have hurt, and to our own misguided souls so that we may follow you once more.

 

* Assurance of Pardon
Rev. Aaron J. White
We are united in Christ’s life, death, and resurrection: he has saved us from sin so that we might live in God.
Thanks be to Jesus Christ, who frees us from sin!

 

* Song of Praise #390  “Praise, Praise, Praise the Lord!”

 

* Passing of the Peace

 

Prayer for Illumination

 

First Reading
Genesis 21:8-21

 

Second Scripture
Matthew 10:24-39

 

Time for the Children
Hymn #411 “God Is Here Today”
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

Anthem
“Be Thou My Vision”
Cleve Evans

 

Sermon
“Gains and Losses”
Rev. Aaron J. White

 

* Hymn #661 “Why Should I Feel Discouraged?” “(His Eye Is on the Sparrow)”

 

Pastoral Prayer
Congregational Response:  Hear our prayer

 

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Invitation to Discipleship

 

* Hymn #738  “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”