June 29, 2025
Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 29, 2025 Livestream Worship: Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
How Firm a Foundation arr. James Koerts
Welcome
Call to Worship
In a world that shouts and threatens,
We gather to listen for the still, small voice.
In a world that breeds anxiety and fear,
We gather to remember we are not alone.
Even the hairs of our head are counted—
We are precious in God’s sight.
Let us worship the One who knows us, loves us, and says, "Fear not."
Hymn
I Sing the Almighty Power of God UMH#152
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 41:8-14
Psalm of Response
Psalm 27 UMH 758-759
Please sing the response
Anthem
The Fruits of the Spirit Natalie Sleeth
Reading from the Gospels
Matthew 10:16-21
Sermon
Fear and the Inner Life | 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.
Hymn
O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee UMH#430
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go arr. J. Bert Carlson
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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