FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORDER OF WORSHIP
WORSHIP AT PIONEER PARK
September 14, 2025
PRELUDE For the Beauty of the Earth, arr. Craig Curry
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP at 9:30ish AM at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM in the FPC Center Meeting Room
-THANK YOU to Andrew L’Amour for staffing the office while Rozanne works from home.
-SPECIAL OFFERING Peace and Global Witness Offering begins Sept. 7- Oct. 5. Please use envelopes provided by the offering plates or write Peace Offering in check memo for your donations.
-HYMN SING SUNDAY is Sunday September 21st. Put your favorite hymn in the basket on the coffee table before September 16th.
-SISTERHOOD AND MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet Thursday, Sept.18 at the regular times and places.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome, friends! Look around—God’s creation is all around us, and it’s beautiful!
From the trees to the sky to the birds singing, we see God’s glory everywhere.
So take a deep breath, open your hearts, and let’s worship our God who made it all!
*OPENING HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth”
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour, of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;
Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild;
Lord of all, to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, we come to You here in this beautiful place, surrounded by trees, sky, birds, and the gentle breeze. And yet, we confess that we don’t always notice Your presence or Your handiwork in our daily lives. Forgive us for the times we overlook the beauty around us, for the ways we take Your creation for granted, and for the ways we fail to care for the world You have entrusted to us. Renew our hearts, Lord. Open our eyes to Your wonders, teach us to walk gently in Your world, and fill us with gratitude for all that You have made. 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
Fruit of the spirit:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
2 Timothy 3:14-17
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it. 15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good action.
SERMON Putting Words Into God’s Mouth
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (John 3:16-17)
I believe that God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Standing on the Promises”
Standing on the promises of Christ, my King!
Through eternal ages let His praises ring.
"Glory in the highest!" I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail!
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
list'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Concerns: JoAnn G, Dean H, Jan J, Rozanne M, Lee P, Judy Se
Our homebound or in care members: Richard & Dolores C, Bob F (Pat caregiver), Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Marlys M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Joyce R, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: MK H, Roger & Marvis J, Jan J
Those Who Mourn: prayers for Carrie VB and family at the passing of her sister Michelle on August 26
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.
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 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
may the Shepherd’s care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
when life’s perils thick confound you,
put unfailing arms around you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Refrain:
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet.
Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE When the Saints go Marching In, arr. Paul Johnston
ORDER OF WORSHIP
WORSHIP AT PIONEER PARK
September 14, 2025
PRELUDE For the Beauty of the Earth, arr. Craig Curry
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-TUESDAY MORNING COFFEE GROUP at 9:30ish AM at First Lutheran Mission Coffee House.
-THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY at 9:30 AM in the FPC Center Meeting Room
-THANK YOU to Andrew L’Amour for staffing the office while Rozanne works from home.
-SPECIAL OFFERING Peace and Global Witness Offering begins Sept. 7- Oct. 5. Please use envelopes provided by the offering plates or write Peace Offering in check memo for your donations.
-HYMN SING SUNDAY is Sunday September 21st. Put your favorite hymn in the basket on the coffee table before September 16th.
-SISTERHOOD AND MEN’S BROTHERHOOD will meet Thursday, Sept.18 at the regular times and places.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Welcome, friends! Look around—God’s creation is all around us, and it’s beautiful!
From the trees to the sky to the birds singing, we see God’s glory everywhere.
So take a deep breath, open your hearts, and let’s worship our God who made it all!
*OPENING HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth”
For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies;
Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the beauty of each hour, of the day and of the night,
hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light;
Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child,
friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild;
Lord of all, to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise.
*CALL TO CONFESSION and *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, we come to You here in this beautiful place, surrounded by trees, sky, birds, and the gentle breeze. And yet, we confess that we don’t always notice Your presence or Your handiwork in our daily lives. Forgive us for the times we overlook the beauty around us, for the ways we take Your creation for granted, and for the ways we fail to care for the world You have entrusted to us. Renew our hearts, Lord. Open our eyes to Your wonders, teach us to walk gently in Your world, and fill us with gratitude for all that You have made. 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
Fruit of the spirit:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION and SCRIPTURE READING
2 Timothy 3:14-17
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and found to be true, because you know from whom you learned it. 15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good action.
SERMON Putting Words Into God’s Mouth
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (John 3:16-17)
I believe that God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Standing on the Promises”
Standing on the promises of Christ, my King!
Through eternal ages let His praises ring.
"Glory in the highest!" I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God, my Savior;
standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.
Standing on the promises that cannot fail!
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
list'ning ev'ry moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Concerns: JoAnn G, Dean H, Jan J, Rozanne M, Lee P, Judy Se
Our homebound or in care members: Richard & Dolores C, Bob F (Pat caregiver), Jan J, Darwin L (Jeanne caregiver), Marlys M, Bob O (Nancy caregiver), Rose P, Joyce R, Steve VB, Dee W (Please reach out and call)
This Week’s Prayer Families: MK H, Roger & Marvis J, Jan J
Those Who Mourn: prayers for Carrie VB and family at the passing of her sister Michelle on August 26
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.
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 “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
God be with you till we meet again;
loving counsels guide, uphold you,
may the Shepherd’s care enfold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again;
when life’s perils thick confound you,
put unfailing arms around you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Refrain:
Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet.
Till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE When the Saints go Marching In, arr. Paul Johnston
