October 25, 2026

WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE

                                                             *indicates stand if you are able

PRELUDE                                                         “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”                                arr. Lori Line

INTROIT                              “Be Still and Aware of God’s Presence”                          Sally Ann Morris

Be still and aware of God’s presence within and all around.                  text: John Philip Newell

WELCOME                                                                    Rev. Trip Porch

One: This is the day that the Lord has made

All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*CALL TO WORSHIP   

One: God calls us into a life shaped by love.

All:  We come humbly, with open hands and searching hearts.

One: God invites us to see the world through eyes of grace.

All: We come humbly, ready to listen and willing to learn.

One: God entrusts us with gifts to share and neighbors to cherish.

All: We come humbly, seeking the wisdom to use what we have for good.

One: Let us worship the God who meets us with mercy
All: leads us in truth and calls us to walk faithfully in the world. 

*HYMN 275                           “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”                                                EIN’ ESTE BURG

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                                                                                Bob Concitis

Merciful God, we confess that we do not always use what we have been given for the good of others. We cling to our comfort, protect our own interests, and sometimes mistake what we can do for what we ought to do. We are quick to notice the faults of others and slow to recognize our own. We turn away from truths that unsettle us and overlook the voices that challenge our assumptions.
Forgive us, O God. Soften our hearts, widen our vision, and give us the courage to listen with humility. Help us recognize the ways our choices affect our neighbors, and lead us toward lives marked by compassion, accountability, and grace. Create in us a renewed spirit, that we might use all we have been given in service to your love. Amen. 

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE OF PRAISE 659          “Know That God Is Good”                             MUNGO NI MWEMA

*PASSING OF THE PEACE                                       

     One:   The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,

     All:      And also with you.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

ANTHEM                                  “Create in Me a Clean Heart”                                     Mark Burrows      

                                                                                             Sophia Haws, Guest Conductor

GODLY PLAY

  Congregation: May God be with you there   

    Children: May God be with you here.              

CHILDREN’S RECESSIONAL 175      “Seek Ye First” vs. 1           

PRAYER OF ILLUINATION

SCRIPTURE:  2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27; 12:1-9      CEB & The Message

    One: Holy Wisdom

    All:  Holy Word

SERMON                                                                                               Rev. Trip Porch

                                                                                                 WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

 *HYMN 421                                       “Have Mercy, God Upon My Life”                                                   IRISH

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE  followed by the Lord’s Prayer

TIME OF OFFERING   online giving is available at  www.indianolapres.org/give

OFFERTORY                          “Variation on Ein’ Feste Burg”                      arr. Murray C. Bradshaw

*OFFERTORY REPONSE  748              “Go With Us, Lord”                                                      TALLIS’ CANON

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

Generous God, Receive these gifts as signs of our gratitude and our desire to serve. Bless them for the work of this congregation, for the care of our neighbors, and for the healing of a world in need. May these offerings become more than resources to maintain our life together. May they open doors, nurture belonging, strengthen the weary, and make room for others to flourish. In Christ's name we pray. Amen.  

*HYMN 183                             “Come to Me, O Weary Traveler”                                                       AUSTIN

TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING

   Moment for Mission – Mark Phlegar

CHARGE & BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION RESPONSE          " Amen Siakudumisa "            S.C. Molefe; text: South African

POSTLUDE                        “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”            arr. Heather Sorenson 

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