Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
20th Sunday After Pentecost
October 27, 2025
10:00am
SCRIPTURE: Luke 18:9-14
SERMON: “Standing Far Off” by Rev. Ed Sunday-Winters
*HYMN 99 (Songs of Spirit) Can You Count the Stars
*HYMN 509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
*HYMN 108 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Christians, Join to Sing
PRELUDE: Sonata 3 for 2 recorders and harpsichord, Adagio, Allegro by Daniel Purcell (1663-1717)
Gina Jenkins and Tom Anastasio, recorders, Hal, harpsichord
WELCOME
CALL TO WORSHIP
One: This is the day the Lord has made:
Many: a day for praise and prayer; a day for gratitude and generosity.
One: This is the time God has given us:
Many: a time for singing and silence; a time for speaking and listening.
One: This is the life to which God calls us:
Many: a life of humility and service; a life of faith and trust.
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 99 (Songs of Spirit) Can You Count the Stars
BLESSINGS OF THE COSTUMES with 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: Luke 18:9-14 Eleanor Guare
ANTHEM: “The Gift of Love” American Folk tune, arr. Hal Hopson Choir
SERMON: Standing Far Off 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
If our lives, our love, our gifts are not shared with others, the words we offer in prayer and praise are hollow. So receive what we offer, Holy God, and bless them in the work of that kingdom which values the people we cannot understand, lifts up those we have avoided, and brings hope and healing to all. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
*HYMN 509 (Songs of Spirit) What Does the Lord Require for Praise
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 108 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Christians, Join to Sing
*BENEDICTION
SONG OF SENDING
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: Sonata 3 for 2 recorders and harpsichord, Largo, Allegro by Daniel Purcell
Gina Jenkins and Tom Anastasio, recorders, Hal, harpsichord