Choose Wisely (12 October 2025)

Prelude

Welcome

Sharing of Our Joys & Concerns

Introduction of our Guest Speaker

Song of Welcome

Hymn of Praise – CCS 72 “Gather Us In”

Prayer for Peace & Invitation

Disciple’s Generous Response

Blessing and receiving of mission tithes, offerings & oblation

Scripture Reading — 2 Timothy 2:8-15 NRSVue

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David—that is my gospel, for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal.

Hymn of Reflection – CCS 176 “Teach Me, God, to Wonder”

Children’s Focus Moment — “God’s Band-Aids”

Morning Message — “Choose Gratitude” Based on Luke 17:11-19

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Communion Scripture and Invitation Statement

Blessing of the bread and wine

Serving of the bread and wine

Closing Hymn – CCS 657 “Make Us, O God, a Church That Shares”

The Mission Prayer – Share In Unison

God, where will your Spirit lead today? Help me be fully awake and ready to respond. Grant me courage to risk something new and becoming a blessing of your love and peace. Amen.

Postlude