Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
October 19, 2025 | 10:00am
Rev. Mark Poyner, Pastor | Larry J. Carey, Director of Music
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude What a Friend We Have in Jesus | Mansfield
Call to Worship
Votum
This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and let us be glad in it.”
Amen
Opening Sentences
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when, just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow and destroy.
So I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the Lord.
I will put my law within the people, and I will write it on their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.
We will continue in what we have learned and firmly believe:
Our help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth, and God will grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night.
Salutation Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Amen.
*Hymn of Praise Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above
Call to Confession
Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Scriptures remind us that if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Trusting in God’s mercy, let us come before Him in humility and faith, and confess our sins together. Let us now join together as we read our prayer of confession in unison:
Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that our prayers often fade when answers seem far away. We grow weary in doing good, and impatient with your timing. We rely on our own understanding and neglect your Word that gives us life. Forgive us when we lose heart, when we turn from your truth to voices that flatter and distract. Renew our persistence in prayer, strengthen our faith in your promises, and help us to trust your justice and your mercy. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Beloved, hear the good news. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God!
The Law of God
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Commitment to Peace Keeping and Peace Seeking
One: May the peace of Christ be with you!
All: And also with you!
Share a sign of peace with one another. After sharing the peace, let us all sing together:
Together, by grace, we witness and work, remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong. Together we serve in Spirit and truth, remembering love is the strength of our song.
THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem O Love That Will Not Let Me Go | Manuel
Prayer for Illumination
Faithful God, how blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Sanctify us by your Word and Spirit so that we may glorify you in the company of the faithful; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Old Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
*Hymn: Break Thou the Bread of Life
Second Reading: Luke 18:1-8
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sermon: “Voices in the Night” | Rev. Poyner
Silent Reflection
THE RESPONSE TO GOD
*Affirmation of Faith (Apostles’ Creed)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering Let a Joyful Song Arise | Nygard
*Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen!
Prayer of Dedication
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession (ending with the Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.
SENDING
*Hymn Seek Ye First
Benediction
Congregational Response Christ is risen! Earth and heaven Nevermore shall be the same.
Break the bread of new creation Where the world is still in pain
Tell its grim, demonic chorus: “Christ is risen! Get you gone!”
God the First and Last is with us. Sing Hosanna, everyone!
Postlude Moderato | Richter
DEAR FRIENDS
Welcome to worship here at Peapack Reformed Church! If you are visiting with us, welcome! If you are a member, welcome back! Our mission is to be a congregation called by God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and committed to being the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world. This mission is the catalyst for all that we do, and is our aim for who we want to be.
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FOOD PANTRY NEWS
Many thanks for all those who have shared their abundance with neighbors in need.
Our church refrigerators have plenty of space to hold even more!
Please consider making a weekly donation of eggs or milk to the P-G Food Pantry.
Peapack Reformed Church is a congregation called by God, empowered by the Holy Spirit and committed to being the very presence of Jesus Christ in the world.
CALLED • EMPOWERED • COMMITTED