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Everything VOCATION • IDENTITY • COMMUNITY OCTOBER 4
Come Down Luke 19:1-10
A welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives
WORSHIP LEADERS
PROCESSION
Rev. Christopher A. Henry Senior Pastor
Element Bearers Meg Shanley Ruth Twenty
Awrish Javed Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Ewer Bearer Suzanne Baach
Rev. Caroline G. Eader Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Acolytes Connor Falk Gabe Srour
Kathryn Carrel Liturgist
KINDERGARTEN COMMUNION
Cherub Choir
Maci Bland
Carol Baker Cherub Choir Director and Fine Arts Coordinator
Nellie Bryant
Carol Choir
Ethan Riley
Thea Riggs
Noah Scheil
Jillian Corman Director of Children & Youth Music and Director of Second Chamber Players
Freddie Sneller Christopher Stewart
Sanctuary Choir Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
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. In celebration of World Communion Sunday, all children will return to the sanctuary today to receive communion with their families. 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. NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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October 4, 2026 NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST We Come Together as God’s People Prelude
Institution de l’Eucharistie; Prière avant la communion (from Livre du Saint Sacrement) Dr. John Allegar, organ Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)
Welcome
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
* Call to Worship
Awrish Javed
One:
All who hunger, gather around.
All:
There is bread here, for empty bellies. There is compassion here, for broken hearts.
One:
There is grace here, for shattered lives. There is family here, for lonely souls.
All:
There is hope here, for dreams denied. There is peace here, for all who need it.
One:
All who hunger, gather around and lift your hearts to God.
All:
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
One:
People of God, welcome home!
* Prayer of Adoration * Processional Hymn
Hymn Come All You People/Uyai mose Children’s Choirs, Sanctuary Choir, and Congregation
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Zimbabwe arr. Alexander Gondo and John L. Bell (b. 1949)
10 AM
Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession Seeking God, you call the lost by name, and we confess that we are often the grumbling crowd. We resent your grace toward those we have judged. We forget that we, too, were sought and found. We hold our possessions tightly and our welcome loosely. Forgive us. Come to our house today, turn our hearts toward the poor and the wronged, and make us glad to be found in the company of sinners you came to save. In Christ’s name we pray. (Silent Prayer) Assurance of God’s Grace * Response of Praise
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Aleluia! Aleluia! Aleluia! Aleluia! Aleluia! * Passing the Peace of Christ * Hymn #272
God of the Sparrow
ROEDER
We Experience God’s Word The Word with Children Prayer for Illumination First Scripture Lesson
Isaiah 25:6-9
Carol Choir Anthem
Dance, Sing, Clap Your Hands Jillian Corman, conductor; Noah Rouhana, piano
Kathryn Carrel (p. 639) Douglas E. Wagner (b. 1952)
Dance, sing, clap your hands; Praise to the Lord with all your voice. Dance, sing, clap your hands; Let all God’s people rejoice. With timbrel and with harp, praise His name. Sing Alleluia, His praise we now proclaim: Dance, sing, clap your hands; Praise to the Lord with all your voice. Dance, sing, clap your hands; Let all God’s people rejoice. The Lord that loves us, is with us still; He brings salvation, brings salvation. Dance, sing, clap your hands; Praise to the Lord with all your voice. Dance, sing, clap your hands; Let all God’s people rejoice. Dance, sing, and clap your hands, clap your hands!
Second Scripture Lesson
Luke 19:1-10
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Sermon
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Come Down “When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.’” (Luke 19:5)
Moment of Silent Meditation
We Give Thanks to God Sacrament of Holy Communion
Rev. Caroline G. Eader
Invitation to the Lord’s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving One:
The Lord be with you.
All:
And also with you.
One:
Lift up your hearts.
All:
We lift them to the Lord.
One:
Let us give thanks to the Lord.
All:
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sanctus Sanctus (from Mass in G)
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Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
10 AM
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. Breaking of the Bread Communion of the People Ushers will extend an invitation to receive communion by pew. Please come forward using the aisle to your right. All bread at all stations is gluten free.
Communion Anthem
Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1756-1791)
Ave, verum corpus natum de Maria Virgine, vere passum immolatum in Cruce pro homine, cujus latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine, esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examie.
Hail, true body born of the Virgin Mary, who truly suffered, sacrificed on the Cross for man, whose pierced side overflowed with water and blood, before us a foretaste In the trial of death.
Text: century; attr. Pope Innocent VI
Prayer after the Meal Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity Offertory
Panis Angelicus Kristin Shaffer, soprano
Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; Dat panis coelicus figurus terminum. O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum pauper, servus et humilis. Amen.
André Caplet (1878-1925)
The bread of the angels becomes the bread of all; The bread of heaven is given a bounded form. O wondrous thing! The poor, the slave, and the humble one feed upon their Lord. Amen.
* Doxology
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * Prayer of Dedication NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
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We Go Forth to Serve * Closing Hymn
Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)
Scottish melody arr. John L. Bell
* Charge and Benediction * Choral Benediction Postlude
Amen In dir ist Freude, BWV 615
Danish J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
At the conclusion of worship, we invite you to join us in McFarland Hall for coffee, donuts, art, and community.
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10 AM
THE POWER OF PRAYER
TODAY
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:
Kindergarten Communion Milestone 9 - 10 AM • McFarland Hall Welcome Table 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM • Parlor
Lucy King
Children and Youth Family Bonfire and Hayride 6 - 8 PM • Wild Air Farms
The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Karen Lake Buttrey from Greg, Karen, Alan, and Jason Buttrey.
NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Member service details, if available, can be accessed by visiting SecondChurch.org/Funerals or calling the Front Desk at 317-253-6461. How might we pray for you this week? Please visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form. Together, we lift up our joys with thanksgiving and invite Christ’s tender care, guidance, and healing in our lives and in God’s world.
Speak, Lord Lord Speak,
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Rev.Christopher ChristopherA.A.Henry Henry Rev.
Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
8:15 AM • Chapel Worship
GIVING
9 AM • Sunday School for All Ages
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10 AM • Sanctuary Worship
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Rediscovering Belonging October 11 - 25 • 9 - 10 AM • Common Room Spotlight on Finance at Second Presbyterian Church October 11 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Room 356 The Generous Word October 11 • 11:30 AM • Common Room Art Song Series: Beyond the Canon: Art Songs Around the Globe October 11 • 11:35 AM • Choir Room LGBTQ+ Christian Fellowship Apple Picking October 11 • 2 - 4 PM • Pleasant View Orchard
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