First Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship

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Sunday Worship
November 9, 2025 - 10 a.m. EST

Prelude - Land of Rest (Richard Proulx)

Ringing of the Church Bell
Shao-yun Yang

Invitation to Worship - Iona Community
Wallace Bubar

One: O God, who called all life into being —

All: The earth, sea, and sky are yours.

One: Your presence is all around us.

All: Every atom is full of your energy.

One: Your Spirit enlivens all who walk the earth.

All: Together we praise your holy name.

Hymn 1 - Holy, Holy, Holy

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!

Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee,
Who was and is and evermore shall be.

Holy, Holy, Holy! though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.

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.

Prayer of the Day [unison]

O God of justice, God of mercy, you sent Jesus among us to seek and to save those who are lost. Help us to be like Zacchaeus of Jericho — eagerly seeking the Savior, joyfully welcoming him into our homes and our lives, and gladly doing what is pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Gloria Patri 581 - Glory Be to the Father

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.

Sharing the Peace

Welcome and Announcements

Old Testament Reading - Isaiah 1:10-18
Renee Kitts, liturgist

Word with Children
Kristin Ream

Anthem - I Give Thanks (Toni Sullivan)
Children’s Choir
Aaron Wilburn, director

New Testament Reading - Luke 19:1-10

Sermon - “A Wee Little Man”

Hymn 712 - As Those of Old Their Firstfruits Brought

As those of old their first-fruits brought
of vineyard, flock, and field
to God, the giver of all good,
the source of bounteous yield;
so we today our first-fruits bring:
the wealth of this good land:
of farm and market, shop and home,
of mind and heart and hand.

A world in need now summons us
to labor, love, and give,
to make our life an offering
to God, that all may live.
The church of Christ is calling us
to make the dream come true:
a world redeemed by Christ-like love,
all life in Christ made new.

With gratitude and humble trust
we bring our best to you,
not just to serve your cause, but share
your love with neighbors too.
O God, who gave yourself to us
in Jesus Christ, your Son,
help us to give ourselves each day
until life’s work is done.

Affirmation of Faith [unison]

We believe that Jesus came that we might have life, and have it abundantly. We believe that in God’s love, where our sin increased, grace abounded all the more. We believe that as we received Christ Jesus the Lord, so we should live in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as we were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. We believe that God is able to provide us with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, we may share abundantly in every good work. We believe that Jesus Christ is the power at work within us, able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine. To him be the glory in the church and for all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Prayers of the People

One: Lord, hear us.

All: Lord, graciously hear us.

The Lord’s Prayer [unison]

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.

Stewardship Moment
Judy McNeish and Bob Thornton

Offering

Offertory - Rain Come Down (Shawn Kirchner)
Chancel Choir
Sara Light and Chuck Wolter, soloists

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Doxology 606 - Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn 716 - God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending

God, whose giving knows no ending,
From Your rich and endless store:
Nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom,
Costly cross, grave's shattered door,
Gifted by You, we turn to You,
Off’ring up ourselves in praise;
Thankful song shall rise forever,
Gracious donor of our days.

Skills and time are ours for pressing
Toward the goals of Christ, Your Son:
All at peace in health and freedom,
Races joined, the Church made one.
Now direct our daily labor,
Lest we strive for self alone;
Born with talents, make us servants
Fit to answer at Your throne.

Treasure, too, You have entrusted,
Gain through pow’rs Your grace conferred;
Ours to use for home and kindred,
And to spread the gospel word.
Open wide our hands in sharing,
As we heed Christ’s ageless call,
Healing, teaching, and reclaiming,
Serving You by loving all.

Benediction

Postlude - Allegro (Robert J. Powell)
Philip Everingham

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