Worship Bulletin

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October 25, 2026

WE PREPARE THE TABLE

Prelude: Sheep May Safely Graze arr. by Rick Parks (Lori Rhoden)

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Joanna Hahn)

Threshold Moment & Song: Let There Be Peace on Earth (Rev. Eric Brotheridge)

Call to Worship (Rev. Eric)
   One: Jesus looked at his disciples and saw what they needed in their fear.
   ALL: They needed each other.
   One: They needed their connections to restore their assurance.
   ALL: We all need to know that we are not alone.
   One: Friends care. Friends abide. Friends love.
   ALL: We are called to love each other as friends.
   One: As neighbors.
   ALL: As neighbors.
   One: Not “others.”
   ALL: Not “others.”

Prayer & Threshold Song: Let There Be Peace on Earth (Rev. Eric)

The Passing of the Peace (Rev. Eric)

Opening Praise: What a Friend We Have in Jesus (Praise Band)

WE LAY THE FEAST

Young Disciples Time (Marianna Gill)

Scripture: John 15:12-17 Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation (Liam Rees)

The Word in Music: O Love That Will Not Let Me Go arr. by Marilynn Ham (Lori Rhoden)

Message: You Are My Friends (Rev. Eric)

WE OFFER OUR GRATITUDE

Prayer Song: Beloved, Let Us Love One Another (refrain) words based on 1 John 4:7-8; music by Pepper Choplin (Praise Band)

Pastoral Prayer (Rev. Eric)

Invitation to Offering (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Offering (Elder Joanna)

Doxology (Tune from ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING)

Communion Hymn #429 (1, 2, 4): You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

Great Thanksgiving, Invitation to Communion, & Words of Institution (Rev. Eric)

Prayer of Blessing for Elements & Lord’s Prayer (Elder Warner Van Fleet)

The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

WE SERVE WITH LOVE

Closing Song: Jesus Loves Me (Praise Band)

The Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: I Love to Tell the Story arr. by Bill Wolaver (Marianna Gill)

CALENDAR

Sun., October 25: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Mon., October 26: Preschool AdHoc Team, 5:30pm, Room 108
Tues., October 27: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., October 28: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom; Choir, 7pm, Sanctuary
Fri., October 29: Ministerial Relations Team, 7pm, Zoom
Sun., November 1: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary

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