Join us on February 23 at the 9 am worship service as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin shares the sermon “Love Your Enemies.” Here are some questions to ponder for this Sunday’s sermon.
- What does that say about the mission of this church?
- How would you define the word “enemy”?
- In what ways does this passage connect loving others with God’s love for us?
- Do you think it takes more courage to retaliate and get revenge or to respond peacefully? Why?
- What does it mean to be merciful even to ones who do not seek our good?
- What does that say to your life as a disciple?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
Psalm Reading: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:27-38 (Common English Bible)
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February 23, 2025 Worship Info
Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB) Amplified Bible (AMP) Permission to podcast/stream the service music obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-730666 and CCLI Streaming License CSPL069066 and WORSHIPCast Streaming License. All Rights Reserved.
GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
PH = Presbyterian Hymnal
Grey Book = Songs for Praise & Worship
Worship Liturgy from the:
Call to Worship 58.1 Year C Published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 (Common English Bible), Luke 6:27-38 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Love Your Enemies”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Dave E.
Cantors: Elise C., Joanne M.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Design/Audio/Video: Kim S., Debbie C., John N.
Prelude: “Praise and Thanksgiving”
from “Wood Works for Organ” by Dale Wood
Copyright © 1986 The Sacred Music Press
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from “Ten Chorale Improvisations” Set IX by Paul Manz
Copyright © 1980 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri
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Sung Response: GTG 702 “Christ Be Beside Me”
TEXT: James Quinn, SJ, 1969
MUSIC (BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4.D): Gaelic melody; arr. Dale Grotenhuis, 1985;
© 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources
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(After the Peace): GTG 581 “Glory Be to the Father”
TEXT: Trad. liturgical text
MUSIC (GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)): Henry W. Greatorex, 1851
Sung Response: GTG 753 “Make Me a Channel of Your Peace”
TEXT: Anon., c. 1912; adapt. Sebastian Temple, 1967; © 1967 OCP
MUSIC (PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS, Irregular): Sebastian Temple, 1963; © 1967 OCP;
arr. Alfred V. Fedak, 2011 All rights reserved.
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Offering Music: Sanctuary arr. by Carol Tornquist
Song Title: Take My Life and Let it be Consecrated with Sanctuary
from: Sunday Morning Blend arr. by Carol Tornquist
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(Offertory) GTG 607 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”
TEXT: Neil Weatherhogg, 1988; © 1990 Neil Weatherhogg
MUSIC (OLD HUNDREDTH, LM): Genevan Psalter, 1551
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Sending Song: GTG 697 “Take My Life” v. 5 & 6
TEXT: Frances Ridley Havergal , 1874
MUSIC (HENDON 7.7.7.7): H. A. César Malan, 1827
Postlude: “Take My Life and Let it Be” arr. by Albert Beck
TUNE: Patmos
from: “76 Offertories on Hymns & Chorales” by Albert Beck
Copyright © 1945 by Albert Beck
Copyright © Renewed 1973 by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri