Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
19th Sunday After Pentecost
October 19, 2025
10:00am
Scripture: Galatians 6:1–2 and John 15:4–9
Sermon: “We are Each Other’s Harvest” by Rev. Dr. Sarah Lammert
*Children’s Hymn: #S-23 (Songs of Spirit) Touch the Earth Lightly
Hymn – #230 (Songs of Spirit) Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
*Hymn – #9 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Thou Almighty King
Prelude: solo piano by Hal Parker, piano
Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
One: The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all.
Many: There is a connectedness, a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others. Once felt, it inspires us to act for justice.
One: It is the church that assures us that we are not struggling for justice on our own, but as
members of a larger community.
Many: The religious community is essential, for alone our vision is too narrow to see all that must be seen, and our strength too limited to do all that must be done.
All: Together our vision is widened and our strength is renewed
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri – #36
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.
*Children’s Hymn: #S-23 (Songs of Spirit) Touch the Earth Lightly
Children’s Time
Children may go upstairs to the classroom after Children’s Time.
Parents are welcome to accompany them or remain in the sanctuary.
Scripture: Galatians 6:1–2 and John 15:4–9
Anthem: “The Lord of Life, a Vine Is He”by Mary Kay Beall and John Carter Choir
Sermon: “We are Each Other’s Harvest” by Rev. Dr. Sarah Lammert
A Time of 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.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Holy God, With much gratitude, we share our gifts with you today. We continue to search for your dreams and fulfill your visions as we create your Realm here on earth. Energize us to utilize our gifts for the strength of all humanity. Empower us to share our time, talents, and treasures as we seek to never lose hope and heart. Amen.
*Hymn – #230 (Songs of Spirit) Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
Joys & Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our God, who are 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 – #9 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Thou Almighty King
*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: Solo organ performed by Hal Parker, organ