July 6, 2025

WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE

PRELUDE                                                                                                        

INTROIT                                        “This Is the Day”                                             Pablo Sosa 

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: The road is long, but we do not walk it alone.

All: We are sent out together, side by side.

One: We go with empty hands but open hearts.

All: Trusting in God’s love and each other’s strength.

One: Come, let us worship the One who travels with us.

*HYMN 54                                 “Make a Joyful Noise to God”                                          DIX 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                                                Ella Bryan

Loving God, We confess that we often try to carry too much - burdens we cannot bear alone, worries that weigh down our souls. We hold on to control, to certainty, to things that promise security but keep us from trusting you.

Forgive us for the ways we resist traveling lightly and depending on you and one another. Help us to release what we do not need, to trust your provision, and to walk the path of love with open hands and hearts. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON                                                           Rev. Trip Porch

*RESPONSE OF PARDON 659            “Know That God Is Good”                    MUNGU 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                            “Come to the Water”                                       John Foley, SJ 

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                                                                  Ruth Harrold

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION                                                                 

SCRIPTURE   Luke 10:1-11, 16-17    The Voice

The Lord then recruited and deployed 70 more disciples. He sent them ahead, in teams of two, to visit all the towns and settlements between them and Jerusalem. This is what He ordered.

Jesus: There’s a great harvest waiting in the fields, but there aren’t many good workers to harvest it. Pray that the Harvest Master will send out good workers to the fields. It’s time for you 70 to go. I’m sending you out armed with vulnerability, like lambs walking into a pack of wolves. Don’t bring a wallet. Don’t carry a backpack. I don’t even want you to wear sandals. Walk along barefoot, quietly, without stopping for small talk. When you enter a house seeking lodging, say, “Peace on this house!” If a child of peace—one who welcomes God’s message of peace—is there, your peace will rest on him. If not, don’t worry; nothing is wasted. Stay where you’re welcomed. Become part of the family, eating and drinking whatever they give you. You’re My workers, and you deserve to be cared for. Again, don’t go from house to house, but settle down in a town and eat whatever they serve you. Heal the sick and say to the townspeople, “The kingdom of God has come near to you.”

Of course, not every town will welcome you. If you’re rejected, walk through the streets and say, “We’re leaving this town. We’ll wipe off the dust that clings to our feet in protest against you. But even so, know this: the kingdom of God has come near.”

Listen, disciples: if people give you a hearing, they’re giving Me a hearing. If they reject you, they’re rejecting Me. And if they reject Me, they’re rejecting the One who sent Me. So—go now!

When the 70 completed their mission and returned to report on their experiences, they were elated.

SERMON                                                                                Rev. Trip Porch

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*HYMN 761                         “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”                               BEECHER

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

OFFERTORY                                                       

COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

  SHARING OF BREAD AND CUP      530                       “One Bread, One Body”                              ONE BREAD ONE BODY                                                      

PRAYER AFTER CIOMMUNION

Loving God, you have fed us with bread for the journey. Thank you for gathering us at your table, for uniting us in your love, and for sending us out to share your grace. Help us to travel light, to trust you more deeply, and to walk together in faith and friendship. Strengthen us to be your people in the world, until we feast together again in your kingdom. Amen.

*HYMN  538                             “Hallelujah, We Sing your Praises”                    HALELUYA! PELO TSA  RONA

TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING

CHARGE & BENEDICTION                                                                                                                                                                    

POSTLUDE                                  

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