October 26, 2025
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 26, 2025 Livestream Worship: Online Bulletin
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Chiming of the Trinity
Prelude
Let Us Break Bread Together arr. John Carter
Welcome
Call to Worship
God is preparing a feast for all creation.
We come, hungry for love and community.
Some were too busy, too afraid, or too certain they didn’t belong.
Yet God keeps inviting, keeps widening the circle.
The table is set, and there’s a place for everyone.
We come to celebrate the love that will not let us go.
Let us worship the God of open tables and open hearts!
Hymn
Come, Christians, Join to Sing UMH#158
A Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm of Response
Your steadfast love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
You give refuge to all who seek your shelter.
They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
Continue your steadfast love to those who know you,
and your salvation to the upright in heart.
Anthem
When the Guest List Changes Murray/Sensmeier
Reading from the Gospels
Luke 14:15-24
Sermon
The Fast God Chooses Rev. Kelly Dotson
Joy & Concerns and Prayers of the People
Our Creator, who makes us whole, holy is your name.
Your healing come, your justice be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today the bread that nourishes body and spirit.
Forgive us when we wound one another,
as we forgive those who wound us.
Lead us away from that which destroys,
and deliver us into your wholeness.
For yours is the kingdom of compassion,
the power of love,
and the glory of new life, now and forever.
Amen.
The Celebration of Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving and Communion
Musical Setting D UMH pp. 23-24
Invitation to the Table
Confession and Pardon
Thanks be to God—we are forgiven and made new!
The Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
Loving Creator,
you dwell among us and invite us to your table.
May your kin-dom come near,
and your dream of justice and joy take root on earth.
Give us this day the bread we truly need—
the bread of compassion, the bread of enough.
Forgive us when we hoard or exclude,
and teach us to forgive with open hands and hearts.
Lead us away from fear and into your abundant life.
For yours is the kin-dom, the power of love,
and the glory of grace, now and forever. Amen.
Giving the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving after the meal
Amen
Hymn
Be Thou My Vision UMH#451
Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light
Postlude
Come to the Table Martin J. Nystrom
Announcements
Today’s worship participants
Our Pastor: Rev. Kelly Dotson
Music Director: Dr. Joel Reed
Worship Arts Associate: Patty Higgins
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