July 20, 2025

July 20, 2025 SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST REV. KENDRA L. BALLIET ORGANIST JAMES ROSS * Please Stand If Able Prelude - Prelude on "What a Friend"-Gordon Young Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Pastor: Children of God, in Jesus, Love became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, we meet the fullness of God with no barriers to access. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: In Jesus, our separation from God, neighbor, self, and creation has been removed. We are free for divine and loving connection once again. People: We gather to worship Christ, the image of the invisible. Pastor: Children of God, come! Come, let us worship God, whose power makes Love visible to us so that we might reflect Love to the world. People: Come, let us worship Christ, Love who came to dwell among us and within us! * Opening Hymn – “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” #103 **Prayer of Intercession O Christ, your cross speaks both to us and to our world. In your dying for us, You accepted the pain and hurt of the whole of creation. The arms of your cross stretch out Across the broken world in reconciliation. You have made peace with us. Helps us to make peace with you By sharing in your reconciling work. May we recognize your spirit Disturbing and challenging us to care for creation And for the poor who most feel the effects of its abuse. O Christ, the whole of creation groans. Set us free and make us whole. Amen. *Apostles Creed #881 *Glory Be to the Father #70 Children’s Chat Scripture – Colossians 1:15-28 Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Dear Children of God,” Message: “Image of the Invisible” Tithes and Offering Offertory - Largo-Antonio Vivaldi *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “More Love to Thee, O Christ” #453 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Victory in Jesus” #370 Action Steps and Benediction Reflecting and Sharing Prompt: How have you experienced God’s love and presence when you sing and pray together in this church community? Postlude - Solid Rock-Anna Laura Page The flowers on the altar today are given to the glory of God and in memory of our mother's 100 birthday on July 19th by Joyce Minnis and Carolyn Turnbull. Thank you for sharing in this worship service. Please continue to stay in touch through our website (stoneumc.org) and/or by following us on Facebook (Stone UMC). If you have joys or concerns that you would like lifted up in prayer, please fill out the Prayer Card in the pew, on the website, or share them by contacting us at 814-724-6736 or [email protected]