The center of our faith, the center of our week.
Our worship is intergenerational, radically inclusive, and open to everyone
Worship at Indianola
Down-to-earth | Casual | Traditional | Contemplative | Creative
IPC's worship service is filled with beautiful historic and contemporary music and inspiring, relevant messages for all ages.
Each week we reconnect with God and one another through song, prayer, art, and scriptural reflection & dialogue.
We believe faith is something best practiced and shaped in community
and that worship is the best laboratory we have for God to shape us and allow us to experiment with and grow in faith!
Sundays at 10:30 am
Sunday Worship
Join us at 10:30am for worship and community.
Parking is available across the street in our lot.
Online Worship
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Our sanctuary and worship format leans a bit “traditional,”
but you will always find here:
- rich, spirit-filled music drawing from contemporary & historic sources -
- a relevant scriptural message steeped in liberation theology as well as the reformed tradition -
- a radically warm, welcoming, and inclusive community -
- a place to “come-as-you-are” -
Kids of all ages are always welcome to join parents in the sanctuary for all parts of worship on Sunday. God put the wiggles in children, don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house. All kids are invited to come down for a special message just for them before the sermon.
For younger kids and nursing parents
At the back of our sanctuary is our Kid’s Carpet with rockers, toys, books, coloring materials and plenty of space for ambitious crawlers and wandering toddlers.
For older kids
At the front of the sanctuary are our Kid’s Table, stocked with activities to engage kids in worship. Parents are encouraged to sit in the front pew and continue to help your child worship.
Kids in Church!
- Worship This Sunday -
May 4, 2025
WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE
PRELUDE “God Welcomes All” arr. Mary Howarth
INTROIT “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” arr. Paul Sjolund
WELCOME Caroline Fortman
One: Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed!
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: Come, you who are hungry for justice, thirsty for kindness.
All: God calls us to live with compassion and courage.
One: Come, you who seek to walk humbly, to love mercy, to do justice.
All: God strengthens us to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world.
One: Come, let us worship the Living God with our whole selves!
*HYMN 399 “God Welcomes All” THEMBA AMEN
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Connor Dent
Holy God,
We confess that we often miss the opportunities you place before us. We walk past neighbors in need. We ignore injustice that doesn’t touch us directly. We doubt that our small acts of kindness could make a real difference. Forgive us. Strengthen our hands, ignite our hearts, and guide our feet into the ways of compassion, so that your love might be known through us. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON Rev. Trip Porch
*RESPONSE OF PARDON 626 “As the Deer” AS THE DEER
*PASSING OF THE PEACE Sam Bird
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,
All: And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
ANTHEM “Grant Us Thy Peace” Felix Mendelssohn
Conducted by Marlon Haughton
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Erin Brown & Elliot Tullis
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Emily Bird
SCRIPTURE Matthew 25:35-40, Micah 6:8 Gen Z Bible
So, like, I was starving, and you totally hooked me up with some food. I was parched, and you came through with a drink. And when I was a total stranger, you welcomed me with open arms.
Yo, when I was butt naked, you hooked me up with clothes. When I was sick, you rolled through to check on me. And when I was locked up, you came to chill with me.
And the ones who do good will reply to Him, like, 'Yo, Lord, when did we see You all hungry and hook You up with some grub? Or thirsty and quench Your thirst with a drink?'
Bruh, when did we spot you as a random person and invite you into our squad? Or when did we see you in need of clothes and hook you up with some dope threads?
Like, when did we like, see you sick or in prison or something and, like, come to you?
And the King will be like, 'Listen up, you guys! I swear, if you've been showing kindness to the littlest people in my fam, you've actually been showing kindness to me.'
Yo, listen up! God already told you what's up - He's all about that goodness. So, what does He really want from you? It's simple, my friend: play fair, show some love and kindness, and stay humble while you roll with your God. Trust me, it's a solid way to live life!
SERMON Video collage of youth
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*HYMN 530 “One Bread, One Body” ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
TIME OF OFFERING online giving is available at www. indianolapres.org/give
OFFERTORY “Our Savior’s Love” Crawford Gates
arr. Laurel Hunt Pederson
COMMUNION
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP “Eat This Bread’ ( Taizé )
*PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Gracious God, You have fed us with your love and strengthened us with your Spirit. Now send us out — our hands ready to serve, our hearts ready to love, our voices ready to speak your justice, and our lives ready to reflect your light. In Christ’s name, Amen.
*HYMN “Dame La Mano”
TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING
CHARGE & BENEDICTION Sam Bird
CHORAL RESPONSE “Amen” Peter Lutkin
POSTLUDE "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" arr. Philip Keveren
Acknowledgments: Unless otherwise indicated, all texts and music are printed and broadcast under OneLicense.net license #A-702452
