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Worship Service Bulletin

4th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

July 7, 2025

Welcome

Prelude

"I Love to Tell the Story" (Fischer, arr. Leonard)

Hymn

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328

"Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in This Place"

Welcome of All & Call to Worship

We praise God

Opening Hymn

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116

"The God of Abraham Praise"

Verses 1, 2, & 4

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, we give thanks for ten years of shared journey—of prayers lifted, justice sought, and love made real in this city. As Abraham interceded with bold compassion and Paul gave thanks for faithful companions, so we gather today with grateful hearts. Renew our commitment to one another and to this community You love. May our worship lead us ever deeper into Your mission. Amen.

Hymn

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72

"Gloria, Gloria"

Greeting One Another with the Sign of Peace

Leader: Peace be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us share the Peace of Christ with great joy.

We hear God's word

Scripture

Genesis 18:16-33, Philippians 1:3-8

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Hymn

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383

"This Is a Day of New Beginnings"

Verses 1 & 4

Today's Message

We celebrate community

Joys and Concerns

You may end your prayer with “This is my prayer.”
We all respond with “This is our prayer.”

Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer

Our Father-Mother, 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

We celebrate tithing & offering

Offertory Hymn

"Lady of the Harbor" (David Crosby)

Doxology

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95

"Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow"

Offertory/Commitment Prayer

Ever-faithful God, for a decade of shared calling, we offer our gratitude and these gifts. May they reflect the deep trust we’ve built and the hope we carry for our city. Let this offering be a sign of our continued “yes” to justice, mercy, and presence. Strengthen us to walk forward—together, attentive to Your Spirit and the needs around us. Amen.

Closing

Closing Hymn

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2223

"They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love"

Verses 1 - 3

Benediction
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