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CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
18th Sunday After Pentecost, Pastor Appreciation Day
October 12, 2025
10:00 am WORSHIP SERVICE
Rev. John King, Pulpit Supply
Susan Sangster, Worship Leader
David Steel, Service Leader
Silent Preparation
Fairest Lord Jesus,
Ruler of all nature,
O Thou of God and man the Son:
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,
Thou my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.
(17th century German hymn, author unknown)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
“How Great Thou Art”
Stuart Hine
LEADER: Let us join in worshiping the Lord our God.
*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 66)
LEADER: Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of His name; give to Him glorious praise.
PEOPLE: Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! Because of Your great power, Your enemies cringe before You.
LEADER: All the earth worships You; they sing praises to You, sing praises to Your name.” Come, let us worship our God!
*THE HYMN OF ADORATION
“We Have Come Into This House”
No. 588
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Apostles' Creed)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
*HYMN
“I’ll Live for Him”
No. 370
*THE DEDICATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (responsively)
LEADER: With grateful hearts, O Lord, we commit our gifts to You.
PEOPLE: May we always know the privilege and joy of participating in Your generosity; in the distant corners of the world, in our community and in our church.
LEADER: Shine Your face on each gift, Lord, so that together they might be a reflection of Your blessing in Jesus’ name. Amen.
*THE DOXOLOGY:
“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
No. 625
SCRIPTURE
II Timothy 2:8-15
THE MESSAGE
“Correctly Handling the Word of Truth”
Pastor John King
*HYMN
“Fairest Lord Jesus
No. 88
BLESSING AND SENDING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“On Eagle’s Wings”
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun
And hold you in the palm of His hand.
POSTLUDE
“Fairest Lord Jesus” (reprise)
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