COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025
10:00 A.M.
*The congregation will please stand, if able.
Our Gathering Music
“His Strength is Perfect”
Our Meditation of Preparation
In Christ God was reconciling the world to Godself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us.
The Peace of Christ
L: The Peace of Christ be with you all.
P: And also with you.
Our Welcome and Announcements
The Lighting of the Trinity Candle
The Ringing of the Bells
Our Prayer of Invocation
The Call to Worship (Responsively)
L: Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost;
P: To fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will;
L: Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Our Opening Hymn #318
“In Christ There Is No East or West”
*The Call to Confession
Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weaknesses, since in every respect he was tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with boldness approach the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
*Our Prayer of Confession (Unison)
Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
*Our Silent Prayers
*The Assurance of Pardon
Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen.
*The Gloria Patria #581
Our Prayer for Illumination
The Old Testament Readings
Isaiah 65:1-9 (p. 1162) and Psalm 22:19-28 (p. 860)
Special Music
The New Testament Readings
Galatians 3:23-29 (p. 1813) and Luke 8:26-39 (p. 1606)
L: The Word of the Lord
P: Thanks be to God
The Message “All of You are One”
By: Dr. Paul Koch
*Our Hymn of Response #645
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above”
*Affirmation of Faith (The Apostles' Creed)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Sharing of Joys and Concerns and A Time of Remembrance
(After each request for prayer the leader will say “We lift this prayer to the Lord” and the people will respond “Lord hear our prayers”. Following each praise the leader will say “We lift this praise to the Lord” and the people will say “Thanks be to God”)
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The Choral Amen #564
The Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
*The Doxology #606
*Our Prayer of Dedication (Unison)
Blessed are you, God of all creation; through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your Kingdom. Amen.
*Our Closing Hymn #743
“O God, You Are My God”
*The Sending and Blessing
The Postlude