Worship Bulletin

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October 4, 2026

WE PREPARE THE TABLE

Prelude: As the Deer arr. by Marilynn Ham (Lori Rhoden)

Welcome & Announcements (Elder Tony Gill)

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

Call to Worship (Rev. Eric)
   One: We come to the table and see that Jesus is with us.
   ALL: Wherever two or three are gathered, his presence abides.
   One: What we see, as the disciples did, was Jesus serving others,
   ALL: and he asks us to do the same.
   One: Even, and perhaps especially, in times of distress, Jesus invites us to move towards others, not away.
   ALL: We are called to see those around us as Jesus sees them.
   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, Hymn #600 (1, 3, 5): Jesu, Jesu

WE LAY THE FEAST

Young Disciples Time (Marianna Gill)

Scripture: John 13:1-4a; 34-35 Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation (Reiss Kistler)

The Word in Music: Beloved, Let Us Love One Another words based on 1 John 4:7-8; music by Pepper Choplin (Choir)

Message: Love One Another (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 Tony)

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

Communion Song: Love (Praise Band)

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

Prayer of Blessing for Elements & Lord’s Prayer (Elder Bob Weller)

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 Hymn #494 (1-3): They’ll Know We Are Christians

The Blessing (Rev. Eric)

Postlude: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty arr. by Carol Tornquist (Marianna Gill)

CALENDAR

Sun., October 4: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary
Tues., October 6: Coffee Conversations, 9am, Concannon’s (4801 W Baker Ln)
Wed., October 7: Bible Study, 10am, Cartwright Hall & Zoom; Elders, 5:30pm, Zoom; Choir Rehearsal, 7pm, Sanctuary
Thurs., October 1: Hazelwood Walkers, 9am (see Wednesday’s newsletter for meet location)
Sun., October 11: Sunday School, 11:20am, Room 108 & Zoom; Praise Band Rehearsal, 11:30am, Sanctuary

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