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 -
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
Acknowledgments: Unless otherwise indicated, all texts and music are printed and broadcast under OneLicense.net license #A-702452
