Recent Services

For Such a Time as This

Fifth Sunday of Pentecost, June 28, 2026 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Ephesians 1:3-14; Esther 4:1-17

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Like Esther who bravely stood up for her people, who is God calling us to stand up for? In what ways, for such a time as this, are we being called?

Hymns:
Hymn 250 “In the Bulb There Is a Flower” (PROMISE)
Hymn 307 “God of Grace and God of Glory” (CWM RHONDDA)
Hymn 733 “We All Are One in Mission” (ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

Fourth Sunday of Pentecost, June 21, 2026 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: John 8:31-42; Daniel 3:14-28

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego exemplified courage as they walked with the presence of God among the flames. Their trust in God overcame the human tendency to fear. What does it mean to act with faithful courage?

Hymns:
Hymn 23 “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” (PLEADING SAVIOR)
Hymn 305 “Come, Sing, O Church, in Joy!” (DARWALL’S 148TH)
Hymn 743 “O God, You Are My God” sung 2x (STEP BY STEP)

Shiprah and Puah

Third Sunday of Pentecost, June 14, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Romans 12:1-8; Exodus 1:8-21

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Bold and courageous Shiprah and Puah do not follow Pharoah’s orders. They say no to a power-hungry ruler but yes to a God of justice. The impact of their actions ripples out far beyond them.

Hymns:
Hymn 65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” (CWM RHONDDA)
Hymn 69 “I, The Lord of Sea and Sky” (HERE I AM)
Hymn 817 “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight” (DUNLAP’S CREEK)

Congregational Meeting Materials:
Congregational Meeting Agenda
Minutes of February 1, 2026 Congregational Meeting
Minutes of May 10, 2026 Congregational Meeting
2025 Financial Statement on our password protected “Forms & Files (Members Only)” page

Made for Community

Second Sunday of Pentecost, June 7, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 8; Genesis 2:4b-8, 18-25

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Adam says, “At last this is bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh.” What does it mean that humans are not alone and that we are made for community? What does it mean that we need one another?

Hymns:
Hymn 20 “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (ROYAL OAK)
Hymn 306 “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” vs. 1-3 (DENNIS)
Hymn 32 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (ELLECOMBE)

Adopted by God

Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Matthew 28:16-20; Romans 8:12-17

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

We are loved by God and adopted by God as God’s own children. Having received such love we are called to share it with others.

Hymns:
Hymn 1 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” (NICAEA)
Hymn 298 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 295 “Go to the World!” (SINE NOMINE)

The Day When God Made Church

Day of Pentecost, May 24, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Acts 2:1-21

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

This Sunday is when we celebrate the work of the Spirit and the birth of the church.

Hymns:
Hymn 291 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness” (SPIRIT)
Hymn 288 “Spirit of the Living God” (LIVING GOD)
Hymn 305 “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!” (DARWELL’S 148TH)

Our Values: Faith

Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 17, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Hebrews 11: 1,8-12

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does it mean to live by faith? How do we commit to serving as faithful disciples of Christ?

Hymns:
Hymn 664 “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (FAITHFULNESS)
Hymn 301 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” (SOLID ROCK)
Hymn 23 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” (SICILIAN MARINERS)

Our Values: Openness

Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 10, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Romans 12:9-18; Matthew 15:21-28

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

How do we truly welcome all? What does genuine hospitality look like?

Hymns:
Hymn 664 “Morning Has Broken” (BUNESSAN)
Hymn 301 “Let Us Build a House” vs. 1-4 (TWO OAKS)
Hymn 23 “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” (PLEADING SAVIOR)

Service Bulletin
Announcements
RPC Scholarship Application Form

Our Values: Compassion

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 10:25-37

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

How does Jesus call us to show compassion to others? What does true compassion look like?

Hymns:
Hymn 15 “All Creatures of Our God and King” vs. 1-4 (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)
Hymn 203 “Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love” (CHEREPONI)
Hymn 300 “We Are One in the Spirit” (THEY’LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS)

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Our Values: Love

Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 26, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does it mean to be guided and led by love? How is it that God’s deep love for us inspires us to love others?

Hymns:
Hymn 475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (NETTLETON)
Hymn 366 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (HYFRYDOL)
Hymn 697 “Take My Life” (vs. 1-3,5) (HENDON)

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On the Journey

Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 34:1-10; Luke 24:13-35

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

How might our eyes be opened to recognize Jesus in our midst? How might we learn to trust that God is indeed with us?

Hymns:
Hymn 250 “In the Bulb There Is a Flower” (PROMISE)
Hymn 817 “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight” (DUNLAP’S CREEK)
Hymn 314 “Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness” (vs. 1-4) (CHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT)

Service Bulletin
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Keeping the Movement Alive

Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: 1 Peter 1:3:9; John 20:19-31

Rev. Sue Smith

Hymns:
Hymn 401 “Here in This Place (Gather Us In)” (GATHER US IN)
Hymn 734 “Hope of the World” (DONNE SECOURS)
Contemporary Hymn “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell

Service Bulletin
Announcements
Easter Lily Dedications
RPC Scholarship Application Form

The Good News is…Alive in the World

Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Matthew 28:1-10

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! May we shout “Alleluia!” and sing praises to God!

Hymns:
Hymn 245 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” (LLANFAIR)
Hymn 238 “Thine Is the Glory” (JUDAS MACCABEUS)
Hymn 246 “Christ Is Alive!” (vs. 1-2) (TRURO)

Maundy Thursday Service

Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

Wilson Hall (No YouTube livestream)

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In this service, we’ll be having a solemn remembrance of Jesus’ last night with his disciples which will include sharing in the Lord’s Supper.

Service Bulletin
Announcements
Easter Lily Order Form
RPC Scholarship Application Form

Hymn:
Hymn 223 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (vs. 1, 2 & 4) (HAMBURG)

The Good News is…Inspiring Us to Act

Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Mark 11:1-11

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

On this Palm Sunday what will the good news inspire us to do? How will the gospel move us? As we head into Holy Week, how will we put Jesus’ teachings into practice?

Hymns:
Hymn 196 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” (VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN)
Hymn 197 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” (ELLACOMBE)
Hymn 198 “Ride One! Ride On in Majesty!” (ST. DROSTANE)

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Easter Lily Order Form
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The Good News is…Rooted in Justice, Mercy, and Faithfulness

Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: John 8:2-11; Matthew 23:23

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In this week’s scripture Jesus shows mercy. As the hands and feet of Christ in the world, how do we show such mercy to others?

Note: There is no livestream recording of this service.

Hymns:
Hymn 620 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (vs.1-3) (LAUDA ANIMA)
Contemporary Hymn “Shower the People” by James Taylor
Hymn 100 “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout” (vs.1-2) (STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN)

The Good News is…protection and care for the vulnerable

Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Matthew 19:13-15; Deuteronomy 24:17-22

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.” He welcomed them. What does it mean for us to welcome and provide care for the vulnerable?

Service Bulletin
Announcements
Easter Lily Order Form
RPC Scholarship Application Form

Hymns:
Hymn 409 “God Is Here” (vs.1-3) (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 772 “Live into Hope” (TRURO)
Hymn 547 “Go, My Children, with My Blessing” (AR HYD Y NOS)

The Good News is…Together, the Impossible is Possible

Third Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Mark 6:32-44; Ephesians 3:20-21

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In this week’s text Jesus models a way to be in community by coming together and sharing what we have, dispelling perceived impossibilities. How might this inspire our own discipleship?

Hymns:
Hymn 336 “We Gather Together” (KREMSER)
Hymn 754 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (vs.1-3) (BARONITA)
Hymn 298 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (vs.1-2) (ABBOT’S LEIGH)

The Good News is…Great Love for God and Neighbor

Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Luke 7:36-50; Matthew 25:35-40;

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In our scripture this week the woman with the alabaster jar shows great love to Jesus. What would it mean for us to show “great love” to God and neighbor?

Hymns:
Hymn 22 “God of the Sparrow” (ROEDER)
Hymn 693 “Though I May Seek” (GIFT OF LOVE)
Hymn 627 “I Love You, Lord” (I LOVE YOU, LORD)

The Good News is so Good… it Catches us by Surprise

First Sunday in Lent, February 22, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Reading: Matthew 13:31-32; John 2:1-11

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

The good news is so good… it catches us by surprise. Surprising and extravagant, Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Surprising and unexpected, the tiny mustard seed grows and flourishes, much like the kingdom of God.

Hymns:
Hymn 744 “Arise, Your Light Is Come” (FESTAL SONG)
Hymn 658 “God Is So Good” (GOD IS SO GOOD)
Hymn 265 “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” (DUKE STREET)

Memorial Service Bulletin

Memorial Service for Deborah H. Sparling

Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Hymns:
Hymn 236 “The Strife Is O’er” (VICTORY)
Hymn 275 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (EIN’ FESTE BURG)

The Good New Is…All Are Invited

Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

Reading: Luke 14:15-24

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Hymns:
Hymn 769 “For Everyone Born” (Vs. 1-3) (FOR EVERYONE BORN)
Hymn 166 “Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days” (ST. FLAVIAN)

Into the Cloud

Transfiguration Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

This Sunday is Transfiguration Sunday where we read the story from Matthew’s gospel of Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain top. What meaning does this story have for us as we approach the season of Lent?

Hymns:
Hymn 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (ST. DENIO)
Hymn 543 “God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me” (GREEN TYLER)
Hymn 192 “Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shinning” (SHINE, JESUS, SHINE)

A Lumpy Crossing Place

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, February 8, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 11:6-9; Matthew 5:38-48

Rev. Linda Goeddel

Perhaps the secret to making and keeping peace is recognizing and preserving the humanity of others.

Hymns:
Hymn 19 “God of Great and God of Small” (GOD OF GREAT AND SMALL)
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 702 “Christ Be Beside Me” (BUNESSAN)

Follow Me

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, February 1, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 27:1,4-9; Matthew 4:18-22

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus called the first disciples and immediately they left what they were doing and followed him. For us as disciples today what does it mean to follow Jesus?

Hymns:
Hymn 401 “Here in This Place” (GATHER US IN)
Hymn 726 “Will You Come and Follow Me” vs. 1-4 (KELVINGROVE)
Hymn 721 “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” (PESCADOR DE HOMBRES)

Congregational Meeting Materials:
Agenda
Minutes of June 1, 2025 Congregational Meeting
2025 Annual Report
2026 Budget (on our password protected “Forms & File (Members Only)” page)

Snow Day!

Third Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Due to the snow storm and the roads near the church being completely covered, the plan was to worship on our livestream. Unfortunately, our livestream was not wanting to work this morning.

The Congregational Meeting has been postponed until next Sunday, February 1st, immediately following the service.

Standing Firm

Second Sunday after Epiphany, January 18, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 84:1-12; Ephesians 6:10-20

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does it mean to stand firm as a follower of Jesus? What can we learn from Paul’s teaching about the armor of God?

Hymns:
Hymn 14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (DIX)
Hymn 435 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (IN BABILONE)
Hymn 463 “How Firm a Foundation” vs. 1-2 (FOUNDATION)

Baptism

Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 11, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Matthew 13:13-17

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus was baptized just as we are baptized. Come to worship on this Baptism of the Lord Sunday as we take time to remember our own baptisms and their importance in the life of faith.

Hymns:
Hymn 475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (NETTLETON)
Hymn 482 “Baptized in Water” (BUNESSAN)
Hymn 451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See” (OPEN MY EYES)

To Follow the Star

Second Sunday of Christmas, January 4, 2026 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2:1-12

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Like the wisemen we gather this Sunday to pay Jesus homage, to bring the gift of ourselves to worship him.

Hymns:
Hymn 151 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” (KINGS OF ORIENT)
Hymn 144 “In the Bleak Midwinter” (CRANHAM)
Hymn 347 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” (PICARDY)

Everlasting Love

First Sunday of Christmas, December 28, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 148; Colossians 1:12-13

Andy Bowe & Andy Kirkpatrick

Hymns:
Hymn 140 “Once in Royal David’s City” vs. 1-3 (IRBY)
Contemporary Hymn “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel
Hymn 134 “Joy to the World” (ANTIOCH)

Service Bulletin
Christmas Eve Poinsettia Insert

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 @ 8:00 PM

Carols:
Hymn 121 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1-2 (ST. LOUIS)
Hymn 119 “Hark! The Heard Angels Sing” vs. 1-2 (MENDELSSOHN)
Hymn 145 “What Child Is This” vs. 1-2 (GREENSLEEVES)
Hymn 122 “Silent Night, Holy Night” vs. 1 & 4 (STILLE NACHT)

Service Bulletin
Christmas Eve Poinsettia Insert

Early Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Carols:
Hymn 121 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1-2 (ST. LOUIS)
Hymn 119 “Hark! The Heard Angels Sing” vs. 1-2 (MENDELSSOHN)
Hymn 122 “Silent Night, Holy Night” vs. 1 & 4 (STILLE NACHT)

Service Bulletin
Lyrics: “Do You Hear What I Hear”
Announcements
Poinsettia Order Form

Christmas Lessons & Carols Service

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Hymns:
Hymn 143 “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” vs. 1-2 (REGENT SQUARE)
Hymn 119 “Hark! The Heard Angels Sing” vs. 1-2 (MENDELSSOHN)
Hymn 121 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1-2 (ST. LOUIS)
Hymn 123 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” vs. 1-2 (CAROL CMD)
Hymn 147 “The First Noel” vs. 1-2 (THE FIRST NOWELL)
Hymn 145 “What Child Is This” vs. 1-2 (GREENSLEEVES)
Hymn 132 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” vs. 1-2 (IN DULCI JUBILO)
Hymn 134 “Joy to the World” vs. 1-2 (ANTIOCH)
Hymn 136 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (GO TELL IT)

Service Bulletin
Announcements
Poinsettia Order Form

Cantata Sunday

Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 40:1-5; Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 9:2-7; Revelation 1:1,3-4

Music Director Andreea Fagen

Special highlights from G. F. Handel’s magnificent Messiah featuring the Chancel Choir, String Quartet and Guest Musicians.

Hymns:
Hymn 93 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (TRURO)
Hymn 119 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Vs. 1 & 2 (MENDELSSOHN)

On the Threshold

Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 89:1-4; Luke 1:26-38

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

As we anticipate the birth of Christ this week we hear Mary’s song and we light the advent candle of peace. May we prepare our hearts for Christ’s coming.

Hymns:
Hymn 133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (ADESTE FIDELES)
Hymn 145 “What Child Is This” (GREENSLEEVES)
Hymn 115 “Away in a Manger” (MUELLER)

Keep Watch

First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Mark 13:24-37

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

As we enter the season of advent, we watch and wait for the coming of our Lord. May our hearts be ready to welcome the infant king.

Hymns:
Hymn 100 “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout” v. 1-3 (STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN)
Hymn 82 “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” (HYFRYDOL)
Hymn 93 “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” (TRURO)

When Did We See?

Christ the King Sunday, November 23, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 23; Matthew 25:31-46

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for his sheep and instructs us to care as well. We are called to love one another, just as Christ loves us.

Hymns:
Hymn 367 “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” (ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR)
Hymn 647 “Give Thanks” (GIVE THANKS)
Hymn 643 “Now Thank We All Our God” (NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT)

A Service of Installation: Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Sunday, November 16, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

Readings: Isaiah 43:1-5a,18-21; 1 Corinthians 3:1-12

Sermon: “Of Foundations and Futures: Being Christ’s Body in Perilous Times” by Dr. Mary Westfall

Hymns:
Hymn 14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” (DIX)
Hymn 757 “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples” (KINGSFOLD)
Hymn 298 “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” v. 1 & 2 (ABBOT’S LEIGH)

Joy and Delight

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, November 16, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

God is always doing a new thing among us and we are participants in it. The church once reformed is always reforming. We are always becoming something new, even now.

Hymns:
Hymn 23 “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” (PLEADING SAVIOR)
Hymn 761 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” (BEECHER)
Hymn 748 “Go with Us, Lord” (Sung through twice) (TALLIS’ CANON)

Longing for the Good Old Days

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost, November 9, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 145:1-5,17-21; Haggai 1:15b-2:9

Rev. Linda Goeddel

The good news is that God is doing a new thing; the challenge is that it will be different from the good old days and we’ll have to step into the unfamiliar.

Hymns:
Hymn 409 “God Is Here!” (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 733 “We All Are One in Mission” (ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN)
Hymn 734 “Hope of the World” (DONNE SECOURS)

Where God’s Spirit Dwells

All Saint’s Sunday, November 2, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Our foundation is Jesus Christ our Lord. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. As Christ led the faithful saints who have gone before us, so Christ’s continues to lead us now.

Hymns:
Hymn 326 “For All the Saints” (SINE NOMINE)
Hymn 321 “The Church’s One Foundation” (v. 1-3) (AURELIA)
Hymn 619 “Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven” (LAUDA ANIMA)

Trusting God’s Mercy

Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 84:1-7; Luke 18:9-14

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

We cannot earn our way into receiving God’s love, rather it is freely given. Our God is full of mercy and abounding in steadfast love.

Hymns:
Hymn 275 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (EIN’ FESTE BURG)
Hymn 829 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (OLIVET)
Hymn 610 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (AZMON)

Faithful Practice

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 19, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 119:97-104; Luke 18:1-8

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In what ways is our faith something we practice? And how does such practice help us in our daily living?

Hymns:
Hymn 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” (ST. DENIO)
Hymn 450 “Be Thou My Vision” (SLANE)
Hymn 687 “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” (ST. ANNE)

Exclaiming Gratitude

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, October 12, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 66; Luke 17:11-19

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Gratitude is always our response to God, just as it was the healed Samaritan’s response to Jesus. Gratitude and praise are our response to the life we have been given and to the grace we have received.

Hymns:
Hymn 267 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” (MADRID)
Hymn 240 “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” (ALLELUIA NO. 1)
Hymn 305 “Come Sing, O Church in Joy!” (DARWALL’S 148TH)

Mustard Seed Faith

World Communion Sunday, October 5, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Lamentations 3:19-26; Luke 17:5-6

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus says all we need is faith the size of a mustard seed and we can move mountains. How do we put this mustard seed faith into action?

Service Bulletin
Introit “We Are the World” by USA for Africa
Announcements

Hymns:
Hymn 39 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (FAITHFULNESS)
Hymn 301 “Let Us Build a House” v. 1-3 (TWO OAKS)
Hymn 817 “We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight” (DUNLAP’S CREEK)

As a Hen Gathers Her Brood

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 28, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 36:5-10, Luke 13: 31-35

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

God is gracious, kind, and loving. In our text for this week we learn that God loves us like a mother hen who gathers her brood under her wings.

Hymns:
Hymn 35 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” (LOBE DEN HERREN)
Hymn 436 “God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us” (O QUANTA QUALIA)
Hymn 848 “Trust in God” (SONG 13)

Vision for Tomorrow

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 21, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 4; Luke 16:1-13

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

This week we are met with another parable from Jesus. This one reminds us how important it is to know who we are and what we are called to do as disciples of Jesus.

Hymns:
Hymn 611 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” (HYMN TO JOY)
Hymn 733 “We All Are One in Mission” (ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN)
Hymn 744 “Arise, Your Light Is Come!” (FESTAL SONG)

The Joy of Finding

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 14, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 14; Luke 15:1-10

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What a joy it is to find something that is lost. In our two parables this week we hear about what it means to be found.

Hymns:
Hymn 35 “Praise Ye The Lord, the Almighty” (LOBE DEN HERREN)
Hymn 803 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” (RESIGNATION)
Hymn 649 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” (AMAZING GRACE)

The Potter and the Clay

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 7, 2025 @ 9:45 AM

Readings: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 18:1-11

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does it mean to be created by God? Jeremiah reminds us that we are continually molded and shaped by God.

Hymns:
Hymn 37 “Let All Things Now Living” (ASH GROVE)
Hymn 695 “Change My Heart, O God” Sung through twice (CHANGE MY HEART)
Hymn 288 “Spirit of the Living God” Sung through twice (LIVING GOD)

Room at the Table

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, August 31, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 112; Luke 14:1,7-14

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Who does Jesus welcome to the table? Who does Christ encourage us to welcome? What does it mean to live as the hands and feet of Christ in the world?

Hymns:
Hymn 32 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (ELLECOMBE)
Hymn 757 “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples” (KINGSFOLD)
Hymn 372 “O for a World” (AZMON)

Changing the Rules

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 24, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 13:10-17

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

Jesus has a way of turning things upside down from how we thought they should be. Always serving from a place of deep love and care. Where might we find we fit into Jesus’ expansive love.

Hymns:
Hymn 19 “God of Great and God of Small” (GOD OF GREAT AND SMALL)
Hymn 435 “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” (IN BABILONE)
Hymn 366 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” (v. 1-3 (HYFRYDOL)

Rest for Your Soul

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 17, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 139:1–12; Matthew 11:25–30

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does true rest feel like? Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Hymns:
Hymn 32 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” (ELLECOMBE)
Hymn 22 “God of the Sparrow” (ROEDER)
Hymn 408 “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit” (SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT)

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Faith Stories

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, August 10, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 50:1–8, 22–23; Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In the community of faith it is important to tell our own stories of who we know God to be and of the ways in which God is at work in our lives. What stories of faith might you have to tell?

Hymns:
Hymn 409 “God Is Here!” (ABBOT’S LEIGH)
Hymn 486 “Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” (KINGDOM)
Hymn 462 “I Love to Tell the Story” (HANKEY)

Planting Seeds and Bearing Fruit

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 3, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 107:1–9, 43, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does the gift of God’s grace look like in our lives? And how does God’s grace enable us to make a difference in the lives of others?

Hymns:
Hymn 664 “Morning Has Broken” (BUNESSAN)
Hymn 507 “Come to the Table of Grace” (TABLE OF GRACE)
Hymn 700 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me” (I’M GONNA LIVE)

Persistent Prayer

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 27, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 138, Luke 11:1-13

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

In our text for this week Jesus teaches the disciples how to pray. This is the text where we learn the words to the Lord’s Prayer. Through these familiar words what does Jesus have to teach us about prayer?

Hymns:
Hymn 667 “When Morning Gilds the Skies” (LAUDES DOMINI)
Hymn 451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See” (OPEN MY EYES)
Hymn 175 “Seek Ye First” (LAFFERTY)

The One Thing Needful

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 20, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Psalm 100; Luke 10:38-42

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does a life of discipleship look like? In the text for this Sunday, Mary and Martha respond to Jesus’ presence with them in different ways. What might we have to learn from each of them?

Hymns:
Hymn 23 “God, You Spin the Whirling Planets” (PLEADING SAVIOR)
Hymn 697 “Take My Life” vs. 1 – 3, 6 (HENDON)
Hymn 748 “Go with Us, Lord” (TALLIS’ CANON)

Whom Shall I Send?

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 13, 2025 @ 9:15 AM

Readings: Romans 8:12-25, Isaiah 6:1-8

Dr. Whitney S. Bayer

What does it mean to be forgiven and called? God’s call is not usually loud or direct, rather it often comes as a whisper like a gentle nudge or a calming sense of peace. How in this time and place might God be calling you?

Hymns:
Hymn 20 “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (ROYAL OAK)
Hymn 69 “Here I Am, Lord” (HERE I AM)
Hymn 526 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” (LINSTEAD)