. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORDER OF WORSHIP
22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
November 9, 2025
PRELUDE Prelude on "Slane", Gordon Young
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-CE/FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will meet today, Nov. 9, after worship service.
-SDSU MUSIC MAJOR CONCERT “An Afternoon of Timeless Music” will be held today, Nov. 9 at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary.
-THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Tues. Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day.
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will meet at 9:30ish AM at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House.
-FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet Tues. Nov. 11 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM in the FPC Center Meeting Room
-SESSION MEETING will meet on Thurs. Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM, Center Meeting Room
-FEEDING BROOKINGS THANKSGIVING MEAL - next Sunday, Nov. 16 is the last day of donation to help 50 families enjoy this special holiday meal. Check the poster on the bulletin board for what each donation of $8 provides a family. Envelopes by offering plates. Thank you for your generosity!
-COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be hosted by First Presbyterian on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 4:00 PM. Please join us!
-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: please check the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for supplying bars or cookies for the receptions after the upcoming SDSU Music Major Concert today Nov. 9 and the Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 23
CALL TO WORSHIP
God is here, steady among the ruins, mending what is broken, encouraging the weary, guiding the faithful.
We lift our hearts, seeking courage, strength, and hope.
The Spirit moves through us, building what lasts, one faithful step at a time.
Let us worship the Lord, whose presence transforms our work and our lives.
*OPENING HYMN #260 (blue) “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name,
from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth;
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still;
His kingdom is forever.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, You call us to rebuild, to restore, and to renew —but too often we grow weary before the work is done. We compare what is to what once was, and our courage falters. We forget that Your Spirit still abides, that You are present in every faithful step, and that Your glory fills what we offer, however small. Forgive us for our discouragement and our doubts. Strengthen our hands for the work before us, and renew our hearts with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
Haggai 1:15–2:9
1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say,
3 ‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it not as nothing in your eyes? 4 Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the Lord. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the Lord.
Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts, 5 according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.
6 For thus says the Lord of hosts: Yet once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land. 7 And I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of hosts.
8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the Lord of hosts.
9 The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”
Philippians 1: 1-6
1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
SERMON Where God’s Hands Meet Ours
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (1998 Study Catechism of the PC(USA), Q7)
We believe that God is a God of love, and that God’s love is powerful beyond measure.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #415 (blue) “Come Labor On”
Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain
while all around us waves the golden grain?
And to each servant does the Master say, "Go work today."
Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling angels cannot share;
to young and old the gospel gladness bear.
Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly.
The night draws nigh.
3. Come, labor on.
Away with gloomy doubt and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may do service here;
Though feeble agents, may we all fulfill God's righteous will.
4. Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows the western sky,
Till the long shadows o'er our pathway lie,
And a glad sound comes with the setting sun,
"Well done, well done!"
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Concerns: Mike M, Marlys M, Duane & Kris, Bob O
Our homebound or in care members: Richard & Dolores C, Bob F (Pat caregiver), JoAnn G, Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Marlys M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Joyce R, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Julie & Stanley S & family Stanley & Dylan; Aaron & Tanya S & family Nara, Harry, Otto, & Lorcan
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 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, Amen.
PRAYER RESPONSE Shalom (God’s Peace) Bell Choir
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN #418 (blue) “God Bless Your Church with Strength’
God, bless Your church with strength!
Wherever we may be,
Upbuild Your servants as we work In common ministry.
Urge us from fledgling faith to venture and to soar
Through open skies, to sing the praise Of Christ whom we adore.
God, bless Your church with life!
May all our branches thrive, unblemished, wholesome, bearing fruit,
Abundantly alive.
From You, one holy vine, in freedom may we grow;
Sustain us in our mission, Lord, Your love and peace to show.
God, bless Your church with hope!
Despite chaotic days, may we in chaos shine to light
A pathway through life’s maze.
May justice be our aim, and kindness ours to share,
In humbleness O may we walk, assured our God is there!
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Allegro, G.F. Handel
ORDER OF WORSHIP
22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
November 9, 2025
PRELUDE Prelude on "Slane", Gordon Young
WELCOME
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-CE/FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE will meet today, Nov. 9, after worship service.
-SDSU MUSIC MAJOR CONCERT “An Afternoon of Timeless Music” will be held today, Nov. 9 at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary.
-THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Tues. Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans’ Day.
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP will meet at 9:30ish AM at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House.
-FINANCE COMMITTEE will meet Tues. Nov. 11 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM in the FPC Center Meeting Room
-SESSION MEETING will meet on Thurs. Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM, Center Meeting Room
-FEEDING BROOKINGS THANKSGIVING MEAL - next Sunday, Nov. 16 is the last day of donation to help 50 families enjoy this special holiday meal. Check the poster on the bulletin board for what each donation of $8 provides a family. Envelopes by offering plates. Thank you for your generosity!
-COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE will be hosted by First Presbyterian on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 4:00 PM. Please join us!
-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: please check the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for supplying bars or cookies for the receptions after the upcoming SDSU Music Major Concert today Nov. 9 and the Community Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 23
CALL TO WORSHIP
God is here, steady among the ruins, mending what is broken, encouraging the weary, guiding the faithful.
We lift our hearts, seeking courage, strength, and hope.
The Spirit moves through us, building what lasts, one faithful step at a time.
Let us worship the Lord, whose presence transforms our work and our lives.
*OPENING HYMN #260 (blue) “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth His name,
from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth;
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill: God's truth abideth still;
His kingdom is forever.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, You call us to rebuild, to restore, and to renew —but too often we grow weary before the work is done. We compare what is to what once was, and our courage falters. We forget that Your Spirit still abides, that You are present in every faithful step, and that Your glory fills what we offer, however small. Forgive us for our discouragement and our doubts. Strengthen our hands for the work before us, and renew our hearts with Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be,
World without end. Amen, Amen.
CHILDREN’S SERMON
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
Haggai 1:15–2:9
1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say,
3 ‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it not as nothing in your eyes? 4 Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the Lord. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the Lord.
Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts, 5 according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.
6 For thus says the Lord of hosts: Yet once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth and the sea and the dry land. 7 And I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, and I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of hosts.
8 The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the Lord of hosts.
9 The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”
Philippians 1: 1-6
1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
SERMON Where God’s Hands Meet Ours
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (1998 Study Catechism of the PC(USA), Q7)
We believe that God is a God of love, and that God’s love is powerful beyond measure.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE #415 (blue) “Come Labor On”
Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain
while all around us waves the golden grain?
And to each servant does the Master say, "Go work today."
Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling angels cannot share;
to young and old the gospel gladness bear.
Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly.
The night draws nigh.
3. Come, labor on.
Away with gloomy doubt and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may do service here;
Though feeble agents, may we all fulfill God's righteous will.
4. Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows the western sky,
Till the long shadows o'er our pathway lie,
And a glad sound comes with the setting sun,
"Well done, well done!"
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Concerns: Mike M, Marlys M, Duane & Kris, Bob O
Our homebound or in care members: Richard & Dolores C, Bob F (Pat caregiver), JoAnn G, Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Marlys M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Joyce R, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out)
This Week’s Prayer Families: Julie & Stanley S & family Stanley & Dylan; Aaron & Tanya S & family Nara, Harry, Otto, & Lorcan
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 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, Amen.
PRAYER RESPONSE Shalom (God’s Peace) Bell Choir
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR RESOURCES
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN #418 (blue) “God Bless Your Church with Strength’
God, bless Your church with strength!
Wherever we may be,
Upbuild Your servants as we work In common ministry.
Urge us from fledgling faith to venture and to soar
Through open skies, to sing the praise Of Christ whom we adore.
God, bless Your church with life!
May all our branches thrive, unblemished, wholesome, bearing fruit,
Abundantly alive.
From You, one holy vine, in freedom may we grow;
Sustain us in our mission, Lord, Your love and peace to show.
God, bless Your church with hope!
Despite chaotic days, may we in chaos shine to light
A pathway through life’s maze.
May justice be our aim, and kindness ours to share,
In humbleness O may we walk, assured our God is there!
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE Allegro, G.F. Handel
