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July 20, 2025
SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET
ORGANIST JAMES ROSS

* Please Stand If Able

Prelude - Prelude on "What a Friend"-Gordon Young

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship
Pastor: Children of God, in Jesus, Love became flesh and moved into the neighborhood.
People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible.
Pastor: In Jesus, we meet the fullness of God with no barriers to access.
People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible.
Pastor: In Jesus, our separation from God, neighbor, self, and creation has been removed. We are free for divine and loving connection once again.
People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible.
Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God, whose power makes Love visible to us so that we might reflect Love to the world.
People: Come, let us worship Christ, Love who came to dwell among us and within us!
* Opening Hymn – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #103

**Prayer of Intercession
O Christ, your cross speaks both to us and to our world.
In your dying for us,
You accepted the pain and hurt of the whole of creation.
The arms of your cross stretch out
Across the broken world in reconciliation.
You have made peace with us.
Helps us to make peace with you
By sharing in your reconciling work.
May we recognize your spirit
Disturbing and challenging us to care for creation
And for the poor who most feel the effects of its abuse.
O Christ, the whole of creation groans.
Set us free and make us whole. Amen.

*Apostles Creed #881

*Glory Be to the Father #70

Children’s Chat

Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28
Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God

Series: “Dear Children of God,”
Message: “Image of the Invisible”

Tithes and Offering

Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi

*Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94

Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns

*Prayer Hymn – “More Love to Thee, O Christ” #453

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn – “Victory in Jesus” #370

Action Steps and Benediction

Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you experienced God’s love and presence when you sing and pray together in this church community?

Postlude - Solid Rock-Anna Laura Page

The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our mother's 100 birthday on July 19th by Joyce Minnis and Carolyn Turnbull.

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