ORDER OF WORSHIP – JULY 27, 2025
9:00AM Service

PRELUDE

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
PREP FOR WORSHIP ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (Nancy Sowers, alto flute)
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Praise be to God;
People: who hears our voice.
Pastor: God is our strength;
People: God is our shield.
Pastor: In Him, our hearts trust;
People: and help comes.
Pastor: Our hearts leap for joy;
People: and with our songs, we praise our God.
All: Let us worship God!

HYMN Come, Christians, Join to Sing – No. 87 (piano, organ, glockenspiel Handbells from the loft, timpani)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (spoken in unison)
Gracious God, we confess that we often fail to love others as you love us. We judge, condemn, and withhold compassion. We sometimes prioritize our own needs and desires above the needs of others. Forgive us for our lack of love and help us to love with your unconditional love. Inspire us to be your hands and feet, serving others with humility and grace. Empower us to be true disciples, reflecting your love in all that we do. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SPECIAL MUSIC Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel, arr. Berg (vocal trio and piano)

PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER

HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us – No. 440

OFFERTORY Andante Cantabile by Charles-Marie Widor (flute and organ)

SERMON
Rev. Kirk Sexton
Philippians 1:1-11
“Partnering in the Gospel”

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed

HYMN Blessed Assurance – No. 426

BENEDICTION