Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
July 20, 2025 | 10:00am
Rev. Jeremy Campbell, Temporary Minister | Erin Chang, Guest Musician
Thought for Worship: “We need to focus on the poor, not primarily because the poor need us, but because we need the poor. Jesus says: 'Blessed are the poor' He does not say: 'Blessed are those who care for the poor. The poor are holding a blessing for us that we need to receive.” -Henri Nouwen
GATHERING
Welcome
Prelude The Prayer | Foster
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
In Christ the fullness of God was pleased to dwell.
Through Christ
God reconciled all things to Godself.
In Christ we find our beginning,
our purpose, and our own being.
We are Christ’s body, eager to serve.
Salutation:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
*Hymn of Praise The God of Abraham Praise
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Merciful Savior, you stand beside us, yet we prefer to stand on our own. You choose us, yet we choose worry. You attend to us, yet we attend to our work. Forgive us, gentle Teacher.
Call us by name and visit us once more that we might find at your feet
our joy, our purpose, and our hope.
Assurance of Pardon
Listen, I will tell you a mystery!
By his body and his cross, Jesus reconciles all who were once estranged.
Christ in you is the glory of God. Believe the good news.
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
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
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.
First Reading: Isaiah 11
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
*Hymn: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Second Reading: Romans 12
This is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sermon: “Thy Kingdom come...on earth as it is in heaven” | Rev. Campbell
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 Love Lifted Me | Smith
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
SENDING
*Hymn What Friend We Have in Jesus
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 You Raise Me Up | Groban



DEAR FRIENDS
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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.
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