Weekly Worship Resources
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 12, 2025
Weekly Liturgy
Weekly Worship Texts
In Holy Communion, God meets us in the meal. Jesus is truly present, and we come by the Spirit’s grace. You are always welcome at God’s table. All baptized believers are welcome to share in this, God’s gift to us.
Receive the bread and eat. Gluten free option by request. Receive the wine (or juice) and drink. Place cup in nearby basket.
Welcome
Welcome! Today we give thanks to God for our pastors—those He has given us “according to His heart” (Jeremiah 3:15, KJV), to lead, teach and care for His people with faith and love. May this time of worship bless them, even as they continue to bless us.
Preparation for Worship
Lord, thank you for the pastors and leaders you’ve placed among us. As we worship today, we pray that you strengthen and encourage them. Help us honor their calling and support them with love and prayer.
Prayer Ventures
In the Gospel of Luke, when 10 men with a skin disease approach Jesus in search of mercy and healing, Jesus never hesitates. Give thanks to God for attending to our needs and tribulations, and for the love and forgiveness that flow to us through Jesus Christ.
Stewardship of your whole life
2 Kings 5:10-11 – “Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, “Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean. But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, “I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy!”
What we want and what we need are often quite different. Because of his status Naaman wanted and expected the “royal” treatment in his healing. Sometimes the simpler blessings are exactly what we need. Be grateful for all of God’s amazing gifts—no matter the packaging, timing, or messenger.
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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
It’s a miracle! Multiple miracles! The waters of holy baptism have healed us. The body and blood of Jesus in holy communion have made us clean. We have died with Christ and been raised with him. For all this we have returned to offer thanks. From this place we are sent on our way rejoicing to share the good news.
A Quote From Fr. Richard Rohr
You are created in the image of God from the very beginning. This is the basis for God’s justice: Since everyone is made in the image of God, then we need to recognize, honor, and respect the image of God in everyone.
No exceptions.
Upcoming Events
Piano in the sanctuary.
