This Sunday, October 5, we celebrate World Communion Sunday. The first Sunday in October is designated as World Communion Sunday, which celebrates our oneness in Christ with all our brothers and sisters around the world. Join us as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin leads us for 9 am worship with the sermon, “Authentic Faith.”
Here are a few things to consider in preparation for worship on Sunday:
- What is “faith” to you? How would you define “faith” to a friend?
- How is our faith as small as the disciples when faced with improbable feats such as replanting a tree in the ocean, or stopping human trafficking, or ending senseless killings? Are those even possible?
- Is faith something that we understand as individuals or within a community?
- How might “faith” be understood as an ordinary and everyday praxis, an ongoing spiral-like process of reflection, action, and grace?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
Psalm Reading: Psalm 37:1-9 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Luke 17:5-10 (Common English Bible)
Check out Happenings at the First Presbyterian Church for October 5
Click here for the YouTube video, Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin, “Authentic Faith.”
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Click here for the October 5 Radio file, aired at 7 am on KFIZ, Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin, “Kingdom Status.”
October 5, 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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lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com by Thom M. Shuman
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Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin
Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9, Luke 17:5-10 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Authentic Faith”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Z.
Design/Audio/Video: Debbie C./Kim B.
Liturgist: Carol W.
Cantor: Nancy P.
Pianist: Kristina A.
Drums: Dan B.
Guitar: Becky F.
Vocalists: Kristina A. Pedro A. Becky F. Gerhard P. Elfrieda P.
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Z.
Prelude: Halle, Halle, Hallelujah
Traditional Caribbean melody, Arr. by Hal H. Hopson
CCLI Song # 2659190© 1998, 2020 Hope Publishing CompanyFor use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1644445
GTG 340 “This is My Song”
Text: Stanzas 1-2, Lloyd Stone; stanza 3, Georgia Harkness,alt.
Music: Jean Sibelius, 1899, arr. The Hymnal, 1933 alt.
Text Sts. 1-2 © 1934, ren. 1962 The Lorenz Copr.; St. 3 © 1964 The Lorenz Corp.
Music Arr. ©1933, ren. 1961 The Presbyterian Board of Christian Education (admin. Westminster John Knox Press)
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(After the Peace): GTG 647 “Give Thanks”
TEXT: Henry Smith, 1978, alt.; © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (admin. EMICMGPublishing.com)
MUSIC (GIVE THANKS, Irregular): Henry Smith, 1978; © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (admin. EMICMGPublishing.com) CCLI Song # 20285 Henry Smith © 1978 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
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Hymn GTG 298 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” verses 1, 4, 5
TEXT: Jeffery W. Rowthorn, 1978; © 1978 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (ABBOT’S LEIGH 8.7.8.7.D): Cyril Vincent Taylor, 1941; © 1942, ren. 1970 Hope Publishing Company,
Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
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(Offering) GTG 598 “Amen, We Praise Your Name”
TEXT: South African; © Lumko Institute, South Africa
MUSIC (AMEN SIAKUDUMISA, Irregular): S. C. Molefe, c. 1976; transcr. David Dargie, 1983; © Lumko Institute, South Africa; Music transcr. © 1983 David Dargie (admin. Choristers Guild)
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(Offertory) TPH 593 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Type: Words and Music Language: English Contributors: Richard K. Avery & Donald S. Marsh
Text: © 1967, Hope Publishing Company
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GTG 525 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
TEXT: African American spiritual
MUSIC (LET US BREAK BREAD 10.10 with refrain): African American spiritual;
arr. Melva Wilson Costen, 1988; arr. © 1990 Melva Wilson Costen
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Communion Music:
Were You There?
Arr. by Cindy Berry Copyright © 2013 by Alfred Music
All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross with In the Cross of Christ I Glory”
Arr. by Cindy Berry Copyright © 2013 by Alfred Music
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Sending Song “He Reigns”
CCLI Song # 4026635 Peter Furler | Steve Taylor
© 2003 Soylent Tunes; Ariose Music
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Postlude: “He Reigns”
CCLI Song # 4026635 Peter Furler | Steve Taylor
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