DARKNESS
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:00AM & 10:30AM
PLEASE SILENCE OR PLACE YOUR CELL PHONE ON VIBRATE.
GATHERING
PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME
MINUTE FOR MISSION
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 95)
Christian Education Initiative
Leader: O Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord.
People: Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Leader: Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving in our hearts.
People: Let us shout joyfully to God with songs of praise.
Leader: Let us turn to the Lord in prayer.
*PRAYER OF INVOCATION
*HYMN
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
Tom Masles
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, The holy catholic church, The communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, no temptation has overtaken us that is not common to humanity, and we realize that You are faithful and will not let us be tempted beyond our ability to resist. So we are without excuse for our sins, please forgive us for our sins and strengthen us, Lord, that we may find the way to escape temptation and live fully for You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON (1 John 1:9)
Leader: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Spirit of God, speak once again through the Words of Scripture that our listening ears may hear Your voice. Help us to place Your Word in our minds, treasure it in our hearts, choose it with our wills, and live it through our bodies. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
BAPTISM (9:00AM)
CARING
Caroline Wood, Daughter of Ken and Beng Wood
PRAYERS OF THE
PEOPLE
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.
*HYMN
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.
May the Mind of Christ, My Savior
OFFERTORY
Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Benjamin Harlan Chancel Choir
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
We worship You, almighty God. In You alone is our delight. We worship You, O holy God, And lift our voice to sing Your praise.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! We worship You, O holy God.
*DOXOLOGY
OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE
Titus 2:11-15
Page 1700 Pew Bible
SERMON “In This Present Darkness: Make the Gospel Attractive” Rev. Brett Everett
GOING
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Now unto Him
*POSTLUDE
Today’s flowers are given in memory of my father, George Pasenelli. “Glad we finally reconnected in 2021. Love you and miss you dad.”
Mary Catherine (Pasenelli) and Robert Schneider
Support Our Troops This Christmas!
Christmas is just around the corner, and our next shipment of care packages for the men and women serving in the military will be sent out in December— just in time for the holidays.
Please stop by our table on the patio to learn about the items needed and how you can help.
Your support means so much! Come see us and share in this special way to spread Christmas cheer.
God bless!
-Troop Care Ministry
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