November 16, 2025 - 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Replay of livestream 10:00 worship service
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God’s people have been sitting in darkness because of war, chaos, and displacement. Isaiah’s words remind them to come into light of God’s presence, and there they receive a beautiful promise.
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Prelude: "The Lord Is My Light" PSALM XXVII. by Frances Allitsen. © 1897 by Boosey & Co. Digital edition © 2001 by Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers, Ltd.
Gathering Hymn: "Christ Be Our Light" Text: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957. Music: CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT, Bernadette Farrell. Text and music © 1993 Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
Hymn of the Day: "Let Peace Fill the Earth" Text Ray Makeever. Text and music © 1985 Ray Makeever, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Duplication in any form prohibited without permission or valid license from copyright administrator.
Musical Offering: “Let Your Light Shine” Words and music by Mary McDonald. © 2016 and this arr. © 2018 Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved.
Hymn during Communion: "This Little Light of Mine" Text: African American spiritual. Music: African American spiritual; arr. Horace Clarence Boyer, b. 1935. Arr. © Horace Clarence Boyer.
Sending Hymn: "Lead Me, Guide Me" Text: Doris Akers, 1922-1995. Music: Doris Akers. Text and music © 1953 Doris Akers, admin. Unichappell Music, Inc.
Postlude: "Toccata in E Minor" Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706)