WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
Rev. Gracie H. Payne
Associate Pastor for Engagement
Rev. Thomas P. Markey
Associate Pastor of Youth and Families
John Bell Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
Carol Choir
Patrick Pauloski
Director of Children’s and Youth Music & Second Chamber Players
Danny Fisher
Carol Choir accompanist
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
PROCESSION
Element Bearers
Sarah and Brent Thompson
Ewer Bearer
Meaghan Ratliff
Acolytes
Mimi Fisher
Charlie Rowe
TODAY’S BAPTISMS
Amarah May Fletcher
Parents: Hunter and Bethany Fletcher
Birthdate: April 30, 2025
Barrett Browning
Parents: Nathanael and Blythe Browning
Birthdate: January 16, 2018
Elder: John Bell
Youth Deacon: Tyse Christenberry
Bible Presenter: Samuel Henry
BAPTISM MILESTONE PARTICIPANTS
Lincoln Banes
Adam Brady
Barrett Browning
Alli James Bryant
Alice Hammond
Naomi Pedersen
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 5 may remain with their families or depart for Sunday Mornings for Children. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a nametag. Carol Choir pick up will be in Room 355 at 11:15 AM. Pick up for other sections of Sunday Mornings for Children will be in the third-floor hallway at the same time. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
November 9, 2025
TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Cantilène (from Symphony No. 3, Op. 28) Louis Vierne Dr. John Allegar, organ (1870-1937)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Choral Call to Worship Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness Bernadette Farrell Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (b. 1957)
Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you. Make us your own, your holy people, Light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
* Call to Worship
One: Arise! Shine! The light you have been waiting for is here!
All: Darkness has been banished!
One: God’s light of hope floods the earth.
All: God’s light comes to us all.
One: Lord, make us ready to journey to this light.
All: Prepare our hearts to receive this light.
One: With joyful hearts, let us worship God!
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #470
Rev. Gracie H. Payne
O Day of Radiant Gladness ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
God of light and darkness, we have seen the glimmer of your star-light beckoning to us, but we have turned away and followed other paths. We confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
Forgive us, Holy One.
Strengthen our faltering steps and guide us in your holy way of peace. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness Bernadette Farrell
Gloria Patri Henry Greatorex
Children’s Anthem
We Experience God’s Word
Children of Light
Valerie Ann Webdell Carol Choir; Patrick Pauloski, director; Danny Fisher, piano
You were sometimes darkness, but now are you light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
Text: Ephesians 5:8
The Word with Children
Second Grade Baptism Remembrance
Sacrament of Baptism
Hymn of Response #498 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise KINGDOM
Prayer for Illumination
John Bell
First Scripture Lesson Isaiah 60:1-5 (p. 676)
Anthem Arise, Shine!
Arise, shine! For thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee!
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth; but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee.
The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light; but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God shall be thy glory; and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Arise, thy light is come!
Lift up thine eyes and see: all nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Arise, shine! For thy light is come!
Text: Isaiah 60:1-4, 19-20
Dan Forrest (b. 1978)
Second Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 (p. 1052)
Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Radiant Reflectors
“For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”
(2 Corinthians 4:1-7)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Thomas P. Markey
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.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory
Liebt, ihr Christen, in der Tat!
J.S. Bach Dr. Mitzi Westra, alto (1685-1750)
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
Liebt, ihr Christen, in der Tat!
Jesus stirbet für die Brüder, Und sie sterben für sich wieder, Weil er sich verbunden hat.
Love, you Christians, in word and deed!
Jesus dies for the brethren, And they die for each other in turn, Because he has made a bond with them.
* Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN
* Prayer of Dedication
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #411 Arise, Your Light Is Come! FESTAL SONG
* Charge and Benediction
* Congregational Benediction Christ, Be Our Light! Bernadette Farrell
Postlude Old Hundredth Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, and community.
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:
Jackie Winters
The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Alice Turner Scurlock from Sandra Lynch and the Moran family (Bob, Amanda, Isaiah, Ty, and Aidan).
Would you like one of our pastors to pray with you today? We invite you to come to Milner Chapel immediately following the 10 AM worship service for a short time of communion and prayer. You may also visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form. If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact: Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
Secondchurch.org/Commitment
BE THE LIGHT
Support the 2026 Commitment Campaign!
Second Presbyterian Church has a vision and plans for an exciting 2026, and you can help ensure that they happen! From worship services, to children and youth ministries, to music, mission, pastoral care, and more, making a pledge makes it all happen at Second. More than 80% of Second’s annual budget depends on pledges and gifts from our congregation. Make your pledge today, and shine your light in our congregation and community.
Questions? Call the Office of Stewardship and Endowment, 317-253-6461, ext. 359.
TODAY
Deacon-Sponsored Blood Drive 8 AM – 12:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
Worshiping as Community: Our Presbyterian Hymnal November 9, 16, & 23 • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Room 356
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM • Common Room
Women at Second Sound Bowls and Sips 6 PM • Fire & Flow Yoga Studio
NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 COMMITMENT SUNDAY KEEP
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Shooting Stars
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Chapel Worship
Sunday School for All Ages Sanctuary Worship
11:15 AM • Service of Wholeness and Communion • Milner Chapel visit
SecondChurch.org/Worship
Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live
UPCOMING EVENTS
SecondChurch.org/Events
Christmas for our Northside Neighbors
Gift Tag Registration and Volunteer Registration
Now - November 23 • Sunday Mornings • McFarland Hall
Memorial Flower Fund: Poinsettias
Open Now – December 7 • SecondChurch.org/Flowers
Second Act November Gathering November 10 • 3 – 4:30 PM • McFarland Hall
Second Treasures Stock the Racks
November 11 • 6 – 8 PM • Library
Men at Second Pop Up Social
November 12 • 5:30 PM • Twenty Tap in Broad Ripple
Parenting Through Adolescence
November 16 • 9 AM • Youth Suite West
Second Treasures Winter Donation Day
November 16 • 11 AM - 12:30 PM • Drive-Through Drop-Off
