Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
23rd Sunday After Pentecost
November 16, 2025
10:00am
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SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 65:17-25
SERMON: “Be Glad” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*HYMN 103 (Songs of Spirit) Jesus Loves Me!
*HYMN 113 (Songs of Spirit) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
*HYMN 81 (Songs of Spirit) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
PRELUDE: “Hymn to Freedom” by Oscar Peterson — Andrew Koehler, piano
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
Many: We will lift up joyous songs and sing your praises.
One: Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it rejoice.
Many: Let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord,
One: For God will come to judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
Many: Let us join with all creation to praise the Lord! Let us worship God.
OPENING PRAYER
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*HYMN 103 (Songs of Spirit) Jesus Loves Me!
CHILDREN’S TIME with Rev.Ed Sunday-Winters
Children may go upstairs to the classroom after Children’s Time.
Parents are welcome to accompany them or remain in the sanctuary.
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 65:17-25
ANTHEM: Nocturne in C# minor by Frederic Chopin — Andrew Koehler, piano
SERMON: “Be Glad” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
SILENCE
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Steadfast God, we enjoy your loving kindness day by day. We offer our gifts in gratitude for what we have received from your love. Bless our gifts and our lives so that your goodness will touch many lives in the name of Jesus Christ, our friend and savior. Amen.
*HYMN 113 (Songs of Spirit) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
JOYS & CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER & THE LORDS PRAYER
Our God, 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.
*HYMN 81 (Songs of Spirit) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
*BENEDICTION
SONG OF SENDING 349 (Songs of Spirit)
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.
POSTLUDE: “Rootbeer Rag” by Billy Joel — Andrew Koehler, piano