June 22, 2025
Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 22, 2025 Livestream Worship: Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Holy, Holy, Holy arr. Patrick O. Coyle
Welcome
Call to Worship
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us — to bring good news to the poor.
To bind up the brokenhearted and proclaim release to the captives.
Jesus stood and spoke truth to power.
And we are called to do the same.
Come, let us worship the One who brings freedom, healing, and hope.
We come with open hearts to follow in the way of Christ.
Hymn
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH#127
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 58:6-12
Psalm of Response
Psalm 146 UMHp.858-859
Please sing the response
Solo
Deep River John Carter
Daniel Pearsall
Reading from the Gospels
Luke 4:16-21
Sermon
The Religion of Jesus | Rev. Kelly Dotson
Joys, Concerns, and Prayers of the People
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.
The Reading from the Old Testament
Psalm 139:1-6,13-18
Sermon
The Religion of Jesus | Rev. Kelly Dotson
Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings
Make a Gift of a Tithe or Offering
Doxology | UMH# 94
Hymn
Be Thou My Vision UMH# 451
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Love Divine arr. Silver Piano
Announcements
Karla Jalocha
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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