July 27, 2025
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
July 27, 2025 Livestream Worship: Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God arr. Jason TonioliWelcome
Call to Worship
The Lord is our light and our salvation—whom shall we fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of our lives—of whom shall we be afraid?
Even when storms rise and enemies surround,
We will not lose heart—for God is with us.
If God is for us, who can be against us?
We are more than conquerors through the One who loves us.
Come, beloved community,
Let us worship God with courage and trust!
Hymn
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation UMH#559
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 43:1–3a
Psalm of Response
Psalm 27:1–6 UMH pp.758 & 759
Please sing the response.
Solo
His Eye Is On the Sparrow Martin/Gabriel
Carol Kinsey
Reading from the New Testament
Romans 8:31-39
Sermon
Fearless Living in Troubled Times | Rev. Kelly Dotson
Joys, Concerns, and Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Mother, our Father,
source of all life and liberation,
your presence is holy,
and your dream of justice is coming.
Let your will be done
not just in heaven, but here on earth —
in the streets and shelters,
in the jails and boardrooms,
in every place where your children suffer.
Our Mother, our Father,
source of all life and liberation,
your presence is holy,
and your dream of justice is coming.
Let your will be done
not just in heaven, but here on earth —
in the streets and shelters,
in the jails and boardrooms,
in every place where your children suffer.
Give us today the bread we need —
and the courage to share it with others.
Forgive us for the ways we have harmed,
just as we forgive those who have harmed us.
Lead us not into the temptations of power, apathy, or fear,
but deliver us from every system that destroys.
For your reign of love, justice, and peace
has no end.
Amen.
Hymn
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy UMH#12
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
The Love of God arr. James Koerts
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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