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AUGUST 31, 2025
TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude - Rhosymedre-Ralph Vaughn Williams
Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship
PASTOR: Children of God, when we witness the needs of strangers and listen to the struggles of our friends, remember:

PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue.

PASTOR: When we hear the struggles of those in prison and recognize the suffering of people near and far, remember:

PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue.

PASTOR: When temptations to hoard more money, more power, and more influence surround us on every side, remember:

PEOPLE: Let mutual love continue.

PASTOR: As we gather for worship, remember: God is here among us, surrounding us with love and forming us to live in love everywhere we go.

PEOPLE: We choose to cooperate with God’s love today and every day so that mutual love will continue wherever we go and whatever we do. Amen.

* Opening Hymn – “Marching to Zion” #733

** Prayer of Confession
Knowing that our God journeys with us in our confusion, our doubts, our failings, our struggles, we now come humbly before God to ask for mercy.

For the times we fail to offer hospitality to those in our world who suffer injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray: God, have mercy on us and your people.

For the times we lack courage to address the causes of injustice, oppression, and poverty, we pray to our God:
God, have mercy on us and on your people.

For the times we give in to despair and resignation when confronted with the injustice of our world, we pray to our God:
God, have mercy on us and on your people.

For the times we allow our fears to triumph over the call to solidarity, we pray to our God:
God, have mercy on us and on your people.

Merciful God, receive our petitions. Heal the brokenness in our hearts and in our world caused by injustice, indifference, selfishness, and fear. Open our hearts to hear the cries of your suffering people. Support us as we seek to respond in mutual love and hospitality. Amen.

*The World Methodist Social Affirmation #886

*Glory Be to the Father #70

Children’s Chat

Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-19
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Series: “Dear Children of God,”
Message: “Let Mutual Love Continue”

Tithes and Offering
Offertory - Prelude-W. A. Mozart
*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

*Prayer Hymn – “Make Me a Servant” TFWS #2176 Sung 2x

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” #110

Action Steps and Benediction

Postlude - Minuet Finale-G. F. Handel

The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in honor of the 56th wedding anniversary of Glenn & Janet Humes.

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